The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (09 - 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 1.4 TSI is just 0.4 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW 120d BluePerformance.
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
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 1.4 TSI
BMW 120d BluePerformance
2919 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
223 lb
7.1 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
BMW 120d BluePerformance
1P
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
123 hp
181 hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
148 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
BMW 120d BluePerformance
122 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d BluePerformance
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23.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.36 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
23.73 lb/hp
17.36 lb/hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
55 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
29 mpg
city
44 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
542 mi
Range
751 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
542 mi
751 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
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).
88.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
BMW 120d BluePerformance
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1248 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
