The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (15 - 16) vs. BMW 125i Steptronic (16 - 17)
€ 25,400

€ 36,300

€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,300
ⓘ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 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
170.4
167.8 in
Length
170.4 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
BMW 125i
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3086 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb

Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.59 %

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
8-speed automatic 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
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 5200 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
108 hp
221 hp
BMW 125i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1400 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
121 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125i
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26.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.96 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
26.13 lb/hp
13.96 lb/hp
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
41 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
60 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 125i
55 mpg
city
33 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
797 mi
Range
567 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
797 mi
567 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).
108 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
80.3 kWh
108 kWh
BMW 125i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
BMW 125i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft







34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft