The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI (18 - 20) vs. BMW 125d (12 - 15)
€ 22,200
€ 32,800
€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘ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 TSI is 1.7 inches shorter, 2 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW 125d.
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
BMW 125d
57.4
71.5
77.8
55.9
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
103.8
168.6
105.9
170.2
168.6 in
Length
170.2 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
BMW 125d
2732 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb
Weight Difference:
509 lb
15.71 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
BMW 125d
5F
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
BMW 125d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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 4400 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
128 hp
215 hp
BMW 125d
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
148 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 125d
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
BMW 125d
126 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125d
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21.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.07 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
21.34 lb/hp
15.07 lb/hp
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
48 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
48 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 125d
37 mpg
city
39 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
634 mi
Range
659 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
634 mi
659 mi
BMW 125d
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).
100.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
92.9 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 125d
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
BMW 125d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1193 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
