The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (18 - 20) vs. BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15)
€ 26,500
€ 31,800
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,800
ⓘ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 is 1.7 inches shorter, 2 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW 120d BluePerformance.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
BMW 120d BluePerformance
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
168.6
105.9
170.2
168.6 in
Length
170.2 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
BMW 120d BluePerformance
2952 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4310 lb
Weight Difference:
355 lb
10.74 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
BMW 120d BluePerformance
5F
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
BMW 120d BluePerformance
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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
113 hp
181 hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
BMW 120d BluePerformance
122 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d BluePerformance
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26.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.27 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
26.12 lb/hp
18.27 lb/hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
50 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
59 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
53 mpg
city
41 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
777 mi
Range
687 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
777 mi
687 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
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).
96.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
82.2 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
219 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
BMW 120d BluePerformance
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1215 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
