The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15) vs. BMW 120d Steptronic (15 - 16)
€ 21,200
€ 32,500
€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop is 2.6 inches shorter, 2 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW 120d.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
BMW 120d
57.4
71.5
77.8
55.9
69.5
78.1
71.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57.4 in
Height
55.9 in
103.8
167.8
105.9
170.4
167.8 in
Length
170.4 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
BMW 120d
2835 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
384 lb
11.93 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
BMW 120d
5F
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
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
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
104 hp
187 hp
BMW 120d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 120d
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
BMW 120d
119 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
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27.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.21 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
27.26 lb/hp
17.21 lb/hp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
60 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
62 mpg
60 mpg
BMW 120d
51 mpg
city
51 mpg
71 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
818 mi
Range
828 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
818 mi
828 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
80.3 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
78.2 kWh
80.3 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
BMW 120d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1133 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
