The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 24,000

€ 29,100

€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.5 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the BMW 120d DPF.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
BMW 120d DPF
57.4
69.6
77.4
56.3
68.9
76.1
69.6 in
Width
68.9 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57.4 in
Height
56.3 in
101.5
169.9
104.7
166.4
169.9 in
Length
166.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
BMW 120d DPF
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.38 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
BMW 120d DPF
1P
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
BMW 120d DPF
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
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
158 hp
161 hp
BMW 120d DPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
BMW 120d DPF
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
BMW 120d DPF
132 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d DPF
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20.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.52 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
20.16 lb/hp
19.52 lb/hp
BMW 120d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
BMW 120d DPF
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
36 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
36 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 120d DPF
27 mpg
city
27 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
518 mi
Range
471 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
518 mi
471 mi
BMW 120d DPF
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).
135.8 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
125 kWh
135.8 kWh
BMW 120d DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
BMW 120d DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft








33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft