The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT DSG (14 - 16) vs. BMW 120d DPF (05 - 07)
€ 23,800

€ 27,000

€ 23,800
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 ACT Start&Stop is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.4 inches longer, 2.6 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the BMW 120d DPF.
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT 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
167.8
104.7
166.4
167.8 in
Length
166.4 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
BMW 120d DPF
2784 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
335 lb
10.74 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT 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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT 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
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
148 hp
161 hp
BMW 120d DPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
BMW 120d DPF
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
BMW 120d DPF
134 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 120d DPF
▶ REPLAY
18.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.38 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
18.81 lb/hp
19.38 lb/hp
BMW 120d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
BMW 120d DPF
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
41 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
50 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 120d DPF
No data
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
661 mi
Range
545 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
661 mi
545 mi
BMW 120d DPF
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).
117.3 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
89 kWh
117.3 kWh
BMW 120d DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
BMW 120d DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1140 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