The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20) vs. BMW 125i (15 - 16)

€ 25,400
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20) SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
€ 31,500
 BMW 125i (15 - 16) BMW 125i
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,500

ⓘ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 125i.
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
BMW 125i
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20)
71.5
77.8
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125i (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 125i (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 125i
2941 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4222 lb
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
201 lb
6.4 %
BMW 125i (15 - 16)

General

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
BMW 125i
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 125i
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
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
128 hp
215 hp
BMW 125i
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
148 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 125i

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
BMW 125i
128 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125i

▶ REPLAY
22.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.61 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
22.98 lb/hp
14.61 lb/hp
BMW 125i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
BMW 125i
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
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
7 MPGe
36 mpg
BMW 125i
15.6 lb
city
27 mpg
9.9 lb
highway
No data
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
311 mi
Range
490 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
311 mi
490 mi
BMW 125i
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).
125 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
24.9 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 125i
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
179 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
BMW 125i
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