The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive (10 - 12) vs. BMW 120i Automatic (04 - 07)
€ 19,100
€ 27,300
€ 19,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.5 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the BMW 120i.
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
BMW 120i
57.4
69.6
77.5
56.3
68.9
76.1
69.6 in
Width
68.9 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57.4 in
Height
56.3 in
101.5
169.9
104.7
166.4
169.9 in
Length
166.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
BMW 120i
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
3913 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3913 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.37 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
BMW 120i
1P
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 automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
BMW 120i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
104 hp
148 hp
BMW 120i
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
129 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
BMW 120i
116 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
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28.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.11 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
28.72 lb/hp
20.11 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
30 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
44 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 120i
36 mpg
city
21 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
633 mi
Range
393 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
633 mi
393 mi
BMW 120i
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).
149.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
102.4 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
BMW 120i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
