The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20) vs. BMW 120d xDrive (12 - 15)

€ 23,700
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20) SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
€ 32,600
 BMW 120d xDrive (12 - 15) BMW 120d
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600

ⓘ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 1.5 TGI is 1.7 inches shorter, 2 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW 120d.
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
BMW 120d
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20)
71.5
77.8
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d xDrive (12 - 15)
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
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20)
103.8
168.6
Blueprint BMW 120d xDrive (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
168.6 in
Length
170.2 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
BMW 120d
2868 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4310 lb
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
439 lb
13.28 %
BMW 120d xDrive (12 - 15)

General

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
BMW 120d
5F
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
BMW 120d
Straight-four 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
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
128 hp
181 hp
BMW 120d
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
148 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 120d

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
BMW 120d
128 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

459 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

▶ REPLAY
22.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.27 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
22.41 lb/hp
18.27 lb/hp
BMW 120d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
12.4 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
50 mpg  ( 56 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
7 MPGe
56 MPGe
BMW 120d
16.7 lb
city
41 mpg
9.9 lb
highway
No data
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
302 mi
Range
687 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
302 mi
687 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
25.6 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).
96.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
25.6 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
179 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
BMW 120d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1122 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft