The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (18 - 20) vs. BMW 120d xDrive (12 - 15)
€ 25,000
€ 32,600
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘ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 ACT is 1.7 inches shorter, 2 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW 120d.
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 120d
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 ACT
BMW 120d
2740 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4310 lb
Weight Difference:
567 lb
17.15 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 120d
5F
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 120d
Straight-four gasoline 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
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
148 hp
181 hp
BMW 120d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 120d
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 120d
134 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
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18.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.27 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
18.51 lb/hp
18.27 lb/hp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
50 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
46 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 120d
36 mpg
city
41 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
609 mi
Range
687 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
609 mi
687 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
96.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
96.6 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 120d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1184 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
