The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI (18 - 20) vs. BMW 120i 5-door (07 - 11)
€ 22,200
€ 27,300
€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.7 inches longer, 2.7 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW 120i.
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
BMW 120i
57.4
71.5
77.8
55.9
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
103.8
168.6
104.7
166.9
168.6 in
Length
166.9 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
BMW 120i
2732 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
300 lb
9.9 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
BMW 120i
5F
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
BMW 120i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
128 hp
168 hp
BMW 120i
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
148 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
BMW 120i
126 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
▶ REPLAY
21.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.04 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
21.34 lb/hp
18.04 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
36 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
48 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 120i
37 mpg
city
27 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
634 mi
Range
499 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
634 mi
499 mi
BMW 120i
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
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 TSI
92.9 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
BMW 120i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1193 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
