The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT DSG (20 - ..) vs. BMW 120d (15 - 16)
€ 29,100
€ 30,400
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the BMW 120d.
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
BMW 120d
57.3
70.9
78.4
55.9
69.5
78.1
70.9 in
Width
69.5 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57.3 in
Height
55.9 in
105.7
172
105.9
170.4
172 in
Length
170.4 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
BMW 120d
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
185 lb
5.81 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
BMW 120d
KL
Generation
F21
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 1.5 eTSI ACT
BMW 120d
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
148 hp
187 hp
BMW 120d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 120d
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
BMW 120d
137 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
▶ REPLAY
20.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.04 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
20.27 lb/hp
17.04 lb/hp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
57 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
49 mpg
57 mpg
BMW 120d
39 mpg
city
47 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
647 mi
Range
788 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
647 mi
788 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
84.3 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
90.9 kWh
84.3 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
214 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
BMW 120d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1166 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
36.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
