The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 15) vs. BMW 125i (12 - 15)
€ 23,000
€ 32,200
€ 23,000
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
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop is 2.4 inches shorter, 2 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW 125i.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
BMW 125i
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
170.2
167.8 in
Length
170.2 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
BMW 125i
2879 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
262 lb
8.34 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
BMW 125i
5F
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
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 3000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
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 Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 125i
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
BMW 125i
119 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
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27.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.61 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
27.68 lb/hp
14.61 lb/hp
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
36 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
60 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 125i
51 mpg
city
27 mpg
67 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
797 mi
Range
490 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
797 mi
490 mi
BMW 125i
Environmental Impact
80.3 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 Start&Stop
80.3 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 125i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
BMW 125i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1111 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
