The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (16 - 18) vs. BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 23,200
€ 29,100
€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches longer, 2.6 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the BMW 120d DPF.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
BMW 120d DPF
57.4
71.5
77.8
56.3
68.9
76.1
71.5 in
Width
68.9 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57.4 in
Height
56.3 in
103.8
168.6
104.7
166.4
168.6 in
Length
166.4 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
BMW 120d DPF
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
11.59 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
BMW 120d DPF
5F
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
BMW 120d DPF
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
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
113 hp
161 hp
BMW 120d DPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
BMW 120d DPF
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
BMW 120d DPF
122 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d DPF
▶ REPLAY
24.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.52 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
24.58 lb/hp
19.52 lb/hp
BMW 120d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
BMW 120d DPF
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
36 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
59 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 120d DPF
51 mpg
city
27 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
777 mi
Range
471 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
777 mi
471 mi
BMW 120d DPF
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
135.8 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
82.2 kWh
135.8 kWh
BMW 120d DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
BMW 120d DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
