The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..) vs. BMW 120d BluePerformance 5-door (12 - 15)
€ 24,300

€ 32,500

€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.7 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the BMW 120d BluePerformance.
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 120d BluePerformance
57.3
70.9
78.4
55.9
69.5
78.1
70.9 in
Width
69.5 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57.3 in
Height
55.9 in
105.7
172
105.9
170.2
172 in
Length
170.2 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 120d BluePerformance
2870 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4156 lb

Weight Difference:
282 lb
8.94 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 120d BluePerformance
KL
Generation
F20
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 ACT
BMW 120d BluePerformance
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
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
128 hp
181 hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
148 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 120d BluePerformance
132 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d BluePerformance
▶ REPLAY
22.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.42 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
22.42 lb/hp
17.42 lb/hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
55 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
49 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
38 mpg
city
44 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
647 mi
Range
751 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
647 mi
751 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
88.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
90.9 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 120d BluePerformance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft







36.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft