The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20) vs. BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12)

€ 25,400
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20) SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
€ 30,100
 BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12) BMW 120d
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.7 inches longer, 2.7 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 DSG (18 - 20)
71.5
77.8
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
71.5 in
Width
68.8 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57.4 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20)
103.8
168.6
Blueprint BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
168.6 in
Length
166.9 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
BMW 120d
2941 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
234 lb
7.37 %
BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12)

General

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
BMW 120d
5F
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic 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
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
128 hp
175 hp
BMW 120d
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 120d

Performance

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

453 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

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22.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.14 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
22.98 lb/hp
18.14 lb/hp
BMW 120d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
12.1 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
44 mpg  ( 50 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
50 MPGe
BMW 120d
15.6 lb
city
35 mpg
9.9 lb
highway
No data
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
311 mi
Range
598 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
311 mi
598 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
24.9 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).
109.1 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
24.9 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
179 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
BMW 120d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1116 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft