The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive (10 - 12) vs. BMW 120d BluePerformance (12 - 15)
€ 19,100

€ 29,800

€ 19,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive is just 0.4 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW 120d BluePerformance.
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
BMW 120d BluePerformance
57.4
69.6
77.5
55.9
69.5
78.1
69.6 in
Width
69.5 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57.4 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
169.9
105.9
170.2
169.9 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
BMW 120d BluePerformance
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
3913 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.9 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
BMW 120d BluePerformance
1P
Generation
F21
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 manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
104 hp
181 hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
129 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
BMW 120d BluePerformance
116 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d BluePerformance
▶ REPLAY
28.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.36 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
28.72 lb/hp
17.36 lb/hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
55 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
44 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
36 mpg
city
44 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
633 mi
Range
751 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
633 mi
751 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
88.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
102.4 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
BMW 120d BluePerformance
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft








33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft