The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.4 (10 - 12) vs. BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07)
€ 15,600
€ 28,500
€ 15,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Leon 1.4 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.5 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the BMW 120d.
SEAT Leon 1.4
BMW 120d
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 1.4
BMW 120d
2923 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
3849 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
218 lb
6.94 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.4
BMW 120d
1P
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 1.4
BMW 120d
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
85 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4
85 hp
161 hp
BMW 120d
96 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4
96 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
BMW 120d
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.4
BMW 120d
107 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
14.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
643 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
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34.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.52 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4
34.39 lb/hp
19.52 lb/hp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.4
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
36 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4
37 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 120d
28 mpg
city
27 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
542 mi
Range
471 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4
542 mi
471 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
135.8 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4
119.4 kWh
135.8 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.4
BMW 120d
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
