The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (15 - 16) vs. BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15)

€ 24,500
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (15 - 16) SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
€ 31,800
 BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15) BMW 120d BluePerformance
€ 24,500
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 Ecomotive is 2.4 inches shorter, 2 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW 120d BluePerformance.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
BMW 120d BluePerformance
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (15 - 16)
71.5
77.8
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15)
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
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (15 - 16)
103.8
167.8
Blueprint BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
167.8 in
Length
170.2 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
BMW 120d BluePerformance
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4310 lb
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
529 lb
16 %
BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15)

General

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
BMW 120d BluePerformance
5F
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
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
108 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
108 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 Ecomotive
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 120d BluePerformance

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
BMW 120d BluePerformance
124 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d BluePerformance

▶ REPLAY
25.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.27 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
25.72 lb/hp
18.27 lb/hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
50 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
65 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
57 mpg
city
41 mpg
69 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
863 mi
Range
687 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
863 mi
687 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
74 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).
96.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
74 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
BMW 120d BluePerformance
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1168 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