The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG (Autogas) (10 - 12) vs. BMW 120d Automatic 5-door (07 - 11)
€ 19,900

€ 30,900

€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW 120d.
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
BMW 120d
57.4
69.6
77.5
55.9
68.8
76.1
69.6 in
Width
68.8 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57.4 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
169.9
104.7
166.9
169.9 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
BMW 120d
2956 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4048 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4134 lb

Weight Difference:
240 lb
7.51 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
BMW 120d
1P
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
BMW 120d
Straight-four 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
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
97 hp
175 hp
BMW 120d
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
106 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 120d
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
BMW 120d
112 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d
▶ REPLAY
30.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.27 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
30.47 lb/hp
18.27 lb/hp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
44 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
25 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 120d
18 mpg
city
35 mpg
32 mpg
highway
No data
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
281 mi
Range
598 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
281 mi
598 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
140 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).
109.1 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
140 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
BMW 120d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft








33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft