The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (10 - 12) vs. BMW 125i (12 - 15)
€ 21,400
€ 32,200
€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,200
ⓘ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 125i.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
BMW 125i
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 125i
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 125i
1P
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
BMW 125i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
104 hp
215 hp
BMW 125i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 125i
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
BMW 125i
115 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
▶ REPLAY
30.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.61 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
30.53 lb/hp
14.61 lb/hp
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
36 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 125i
42 mpg
city
27 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
759 mi
Range
490 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
759 mi
490 mi
BMW 125i
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).
125 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 125i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
BMW 125i
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
