The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (16 - 18) vs. BMW 120d DPF (05 - 07)
€ 22,200

€ 27,000

€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 2.2 inches longer, 2.6 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the BMW 120d DPF.
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 120d DPF
57.4
71.5
77.8
56.3
68.9
76.1
71.5 in
Width
68.9 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57.4 in
Height
56.3 in
103.8
168.6
104.7
166.4
168.6 in
Length
166.4 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 120d DPF
2718 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
401 lb
12.85 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 120d DPF
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 manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 120d DPF
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 5000 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
123 hp
161 hp
BMW 120d DPF
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
148 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
BMW 120d DPF
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 120d DPF
126 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d DPF
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22.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.38 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
22.1 lb/hp
19.38 lb/hp
BMW 120d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 120d DPF
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
41 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
45 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 120d DPF
35 mpg
city
31 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
598 mi
Range
545 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
598 mi
545 mi
BMW 120d DPF
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).
117.3 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
98.5 kWh
117.3 kWh
BMW 120d DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 120d DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1184 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