The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. BMW 120d Steptronic (15 - 16)
€ 21,500
€ 32,500
€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop is 2.6 inches shorter, 2 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW 120d.
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 120d
57.4
71.5
77.8
55.9
69.5
78.1
71.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57.4 in
Height
55.9 in
103.8
167.8
105.9
170.4
167.8 in
Length
170.4 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 120d
2723 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
496 lb
15.41 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 120d
5F
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
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
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
104 hp
187 hp
BMW 120d
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
129 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 120d
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 120d
119 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
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26.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.21 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
26.18 lb/hp
17.21 lb/hp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
60 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
49 mpg
60 mpg
BMW 120d
42 mpg
city
51 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
647 mi
Range
828 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
647 mi
828 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
80.3 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
90.9 kWh
80.3 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 120d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
