The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (16 - 18) vs. BMW 120d Automatic 5-door (07 - 11)
€ 15,500
€ 30,900
€ 15,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900
ⓘ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 1.7 inches longer, 2.7 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW 120d.
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
BMW 120d
57.4
71.5
77.8
55.9
68.8
76.1
71.5 in
Width
68.8 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57.4 in
Height
55.9 in
103.8
168.6
104.7
166.9
168.6 in
Length
166.9 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
BMW 120d
2619 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4134 lb
Weight Difference:
578 lb
18.08 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
BMW 120d
5F
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
BMW 120d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
85 hp
175 hp
BMW 120d
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 120d
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
BMW 120d
111 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
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30.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.27 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
30.81 lb/hp
18.27 lb/hp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
44 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
46 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 120d
37 mpg
city
35 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
609 mi
Range
598 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
609 mi
598 mi
BMW 120d
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).
109.1 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
96.6 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
BMW 120d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1129 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
