The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20) vs. BMW 120i (15 - 16)

€ 25,400
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20) SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
€ 27,800
 BMW 120i (15 - 16) BMW 120i
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800

ⓘ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 1.9 inches shorter, 2 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW 120i.
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
BMW 120i
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20)
71.5
77.8
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120i (15 - 16)
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 DSG (18 - 20)
103.8
168.6
Blueprint BMW 120i (15 - 16)
105.9
170.4
168.6 in
Length
170.4 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
BMW 120i
2941 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4112 lb
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
90 lb
2.97 %
BMW 120i (15 - 16)

General

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
BMW 120i
5F
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
BMW 120i
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4800 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
128 hp
175 hp
BMW 120i
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 120i

Performance

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

453 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i

▶ REPLAY
22.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.32 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
22.98 lb/hp
17.32 lb/hp
BMW 120i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
BMW 120i
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
41 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
7 MPGe
41 mpg
BMW 120i
15.6 lb
city
32 mpg
9.9 lb
highway
No data
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
311 mi
Range
567 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
311 mi
567 mi
BMW 120i
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).
108 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
24.9 kWh
108 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
179 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
BMW 120i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1116 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft