The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (18 - 20) vs. BMW 120i (16 - 17)
€ 26,500
€ 29,700
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘ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 1.9 inches shorter, 2 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW 120i.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
BMW 120i
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
170.4
168.6 in
Length
170.4 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
BMW 120i
2952 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
223 lb
7.02 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
BMW 120i
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
BMW 120i
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
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
113 hp
181 hp
BMW 120i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
BMW 120i
122 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
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26.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.54 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
26.12 lb/hp
17.54 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
41 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
59 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 120i
53 mpg
city
31 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
777 mi
Range
567 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
777 mi
567 mi
BMW 120i
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).
108 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
82.2 kWh
108 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
219 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
BMW 120i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1215 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
