The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (18 - 20) vs. BMW 123d (07 - 12)
€ 26,500

€ 32,100

€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.7 inches longer, 2.7 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW 123d.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
BMW 123d
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
168.6
104.7
166.9
168.6 in
Length
166.9 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
BMW 123d
2952 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
322 lb
9.84 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
BMW 123d
5F
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
BMW 123d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
113 hp
201 hp
BMW 123d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 123d
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
BMW 123d
122 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d
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26.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.29 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
26.12 lb/hp
16.29 lb/hp
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
46 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
59 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 123d
53 mpg
city
37 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
777 mi
Range
621 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
777 mi
621 mi
BMW 123d
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).
104.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
82.2 kWh
104.9 kWh
BMW 123d
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
219 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
BMW 123d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1215 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