The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT DSG (16 - 18) vs. BMW 120i Steptronic (17 - 19)
€ 26,800
€ 33,300
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,300
ⓘ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 1.9 inches shorter, 2 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW 120i.
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
BMW 120i
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
168.6
105.9
170.4
168.6 in
Length
170.4 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
BMW 120i
2784 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
412 lb
12.89 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
BMW 120i
5F
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
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 120i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
148 hp
181 hp
BMW 120i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
BMW 120i
134 mph
Maximum Speed
140 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 120i
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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 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
43 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
48 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 120i
41 mpg
city
34 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
634 mi
Range
587 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
634 mi
587 mi
BMW 120i
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
104.1 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
92.9 kWh
104.1 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
BMW 120i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
