The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. BMW 120d BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 24,000
€ 31,900
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI is just 0.4 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW 120d BluePerformance.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
BMW 120d BluePerformance
57.4
69.6
77.4
55.9
69.5
78.1
69.6 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57.4 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
169.9
105.9
170.2
169.9 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
BMW 120d BluePerformance
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
BMW 120d BluePerformance
1P
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
158 hp
181 hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
BMW 120d BluePerformance
132 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d BluePerformance
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20.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.6 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
20.16 lb/hp
17.6 lb/hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
56 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
36 mpg
56 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
27 mpg
city
48 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
518 mi
Range
769 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
518 mi
769 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
125 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).
86.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
125 kWh
86.4 kWh
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
BMW 120d BluePerformance
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
