The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (14 - 16) vs. BMW 120i (04 - 07)
€ 15,500
€ 25,200
€ 15,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.4 inches longer, 2.6 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the BMW 120i.
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
BMW 120i
58.9
71.5
77.8
56.3
68.9
76.1
71.5 in
Width
68.9 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
58.9 in
Height
56.3 in
103.8
167.8
104.7
166.4
167.8 in
Length
166.4 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
BMW 120i
2619 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
3726 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
324 lb
11.01 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
BMW 120i
5F
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
BMW 120i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
85 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
85 hp
148 hp
BMW 120i
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
BMW 120i
111 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
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30.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.89 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
30.81 lb/hp
19.89 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
31 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
46 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 120i
37 mpg
city
22 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
609 mi
Range
414 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
609 mi
414 mi
BMW 120i
Environmental Impact
96.6 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
142.1 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
96.6 kWh
142.1 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
BMW 120i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1107 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
