The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (15 - 16) vs. BMW 120i Automatic 5-door (07 - 11)
€ 25,400
€ 29,400
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,400
ⓘ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 0.9 inches longer, 2.7 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW 120i.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
BMW 120i
57.4
71.5
77.8
55.9
68.8
76.1
71.5 in
Width
68.8 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57.4 in
Height
55.9 in
103.8
167.8
104.7
166.9
167.8 in
Length
166.9 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
BMW 120i
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
8.26 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
BMW 120i
5F
Generation
E87
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 automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
BMW 120i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
108 hp
168 hp
BMW 120i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
BMW 120i
121 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
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26.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.3 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
26.13 lb/hp
18.3 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
36 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
60 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 120i
55 mpg
city
26 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
797 mi
Range
499 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
797 mi
499 mi
BMW 120i
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 120i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
BMW 120i
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
