The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..) vs. BMW 120i 5-door (17 - 18)
€ 26,600
€ 31,900
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,900
ⓘ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 1.5 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the BMW 120i.
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 120i
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
170.4
172 in
Length
170.4 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 120i
2901 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
284 lb
8.91 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 120i
KL
Generation
F20
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 ACT
BMW 120i
Straight-four gasoline 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
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
148 hp
181 hp
BMW 120i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 120i
137 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
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19.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.6 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
19.6 lb/hp
17.6 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
41 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
48 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 120i
37 mpg
city
31 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
634 mi
Range
567 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
634 mi
567 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).
108 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
92.9 kWh
108 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
212 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 120i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1155 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
36.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
