The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20) vs. BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)

€ 25,400
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20) SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
€ 29,100
 BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07) BMW 120d DPF
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100

ⓘ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 2.2 inches longer, 2.6 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the BMW 120d DPF.
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
BMW 120d DPF
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20)
71.5
77.8
56.3
Blueprint BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)
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
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20)
103.8
168.6
Blueprint BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)
104.7
166.4
168.6 in
Length
166.4 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
BMW 120d DPF
2941 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
201 lb
6.4 %
BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)

General

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
BMW 120d DPF
5F
Generation
E87
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 DPF
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
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
128 hp
161 hp
BMW 120d DPF
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
148 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
BMW 120d DPF

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
BMW 120d DPF
128 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d DPF

▶ REPLAY
22.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.52 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
22.98 lb/hp
19.52 lb/hp
BMW 120d DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
BMW 120d DPF
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
36 mpg  ( 40 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
40 MPGe
BMW 120d DPF
15.6 lb
city
27 mpg
9.9 lb
highway
No data
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
311 mi
Range
471 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
311 mi
471 mi
BMW 120d DPF
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).
135.8 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
24.9 kWh
135.8 kWh
BMW 120d DPF
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
179 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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