The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (12 - 14) vs. BMW 123d Automatic 5-door (08 - 11)
€ 20,500
€ 34,900
€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 0.9 inches longer, 2.7 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW 123d.
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 123d
57.4
71.5
77.8
55.9
68.8
76.1
71.5 in
Width
68.8 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57.4 in
Height
55.9 in
103.8
167.8
104.7
166.9
167.8 in
Length
166.9 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 123d
2698 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
597 lb
18.11 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 123d
5F
Generation
E87
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 automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 123d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
120 hp
201 hp
BMW 123d
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
148 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 123d
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 123d
126 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 123d
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22.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.4 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
22.48 lb/hp
16.4 lb/hp
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
43 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
45 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 123d
36 mpg
city
34 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
598 mi
Range
576 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
598 mi
576 mi
BMW 123d
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
113.1 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
98.5 kWh
113.1 kWh
BMW 123d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 123d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1116 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
