The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT DSG (14 - 16) vs. BMW 120d BluePerformance Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15)
€ 23,800

€ 34,600

€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop is 2.4 inches shorter, 2 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW 120d BluePerformance.
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
BMW 120d BluePerformance
57.4
71.5
77.8
55.9
69.5
78.1
71.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57.4 in
Height
55.9 in
103.8
167.8
105.9
170.2
167.8 in
Length
170.2 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
BMW 120d BluePerformance
2784 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4200 lb

Weight Difference:
412 lb
12.89 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
BMW 120d BluePerformance
5F
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
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
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
148 hp
181 hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
BMW 120d BluePerformance
134 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 120d BluePerformance
▶ REPLAY
18.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
18.81 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
56 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
50 mpg
56 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
No data
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
661 mi
Range
769 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
661 mi
769 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
89 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).
86.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
89 kWh
86.4 kWh
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
BMW 120d BluePerformance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1140 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft







34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft