The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. BMW 120d 5-door (11 - 15)
€ 17,800
€ 31,300
€ 17,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The SEAT Leon 1.6 is just 0.4 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW 120d.
SEAT Leon 1.6
BMW 120d
57.4
69.6
77.5
55.9
69.5
78.1
69.6 in
Width
69.5 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57.4 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
169.9
105.9
170.2
169.9 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6
BMW 120d
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
3931 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4156 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
10.5 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.6
BMW 120d
1P
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6
BMW 120d
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6
101 hp
181 hp
BMW 120d
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6
109 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 120d
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6
BMW 120d
114 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
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27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.42 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6
27.94 lb/hp
17.42 lb/hp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
55 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6
31 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 120d
23 mpg
city
44 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
450 mi
Range
751 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6
450 mi
751 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
144 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 1.6
144 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6
BMW 120d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
