The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (11 - 12) vs. BMW 120d (11 - 15)
€ 20,300
€ 30,600
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600
ⓘ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 TDI is just 0.4 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW 120d.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
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 TDI
BMW 120d
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.04 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
BMW 120d
1P
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
BMW 120d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
89 hp
181 hp
BMW 120d
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 120d
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
BMW 120d
108 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
13.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
▶ REPLAY
35.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.36 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
35.67 lb/hp
17.36 lb/hp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
55 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 120d
42 mpg
city
44 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
759 mi
Range
751 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
759 mi
751 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
92.5 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 TDI
92.5 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
BMW 120d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
926 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
