The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..) vs. BMW 125d Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16)
€ 26,600
€ 37,400
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400
ⓘ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 125d.
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 125d
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 125d
2901 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb
Weight Difference:
417 lb
12.57 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 125d
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
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
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
148 hp
221 hp
BMW 125d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 125d
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 125d
137 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125d
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19.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.01 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
19.6 lb/hp
15.01 lb/hp
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
55 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
48 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 125d
37 mpg
city
46 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
634 mi
Range
751 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
634 mi
751 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).
88.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
92.9 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 125d
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
212 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 125d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1155 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
36.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
