The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..) vs. BMW 120i Automatic (04 - 07)
€ 26,600
€ 27,300
€ 26,600
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 ACT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.6 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and an inch taller than the BMW 120i.
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 120i
57.3
70.9
78.4
56.3
68.9
76.1
70.9 in
Width
68.9 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57.3 in
Height
56.3 in
105.7
172
104.7
166.4
172 in
Length
166.4 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 120i
2901 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3913 lb
Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.52 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 120i
KL
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
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
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
148 hp
148 hp
BMW 120i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 120i
137 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
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19.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.11 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
19.6 lb/hp
20.11 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
30 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
48 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 120i
37 mpg
city
21 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
634 mi
Range
393 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
634 mi
393 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).
149.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
92.9 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 4
212 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
306 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
937 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
36.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
