The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (18 - 20) vs. BMW 125d Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16)
€ 26,500
€ 37,400
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400
ⓘ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 125d.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
BMW 125d
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 125d
2952 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb
Weight Difference:
366 lb
11.03 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
BMW 125d
5F
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
BMW 125d
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
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
113 hp
221 hp
BMW 125d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 125d
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
BMW 125d
122 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125d
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26.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.01 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
26.12 lb/hp
15.01 lb/hp
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
55 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
59 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 125d
53 mpg
city
46 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
777 mi
Range
751 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
777 mi
751 mi
BMW 125d
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).
88.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
82.2 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 125d
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
219 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
BMW 125d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
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
