The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. BMW 120i (07 - 12)
€ 24,000
€ 26,600
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600
ⓘ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 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW 120i.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
BMW 120i
57.4
69.6
77.4
55.9
68.8
76.1
69.6 in
Width
68.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57.4 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
169.9
104.7
166.9
169.9 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
BMW 120i
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.52 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
BMW 120i
1P
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
BMW 120i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
158 hp
168 hp
BMW 120i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
BMW 120i
132 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
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20.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.91 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
20.16 lb/hp
17.91 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
36 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
36 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 120i
27 mpg
city
27 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
518 mi
Range
499 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
518 mi
499 mi
BMW 120i
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).
125 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
125 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
BMW 120i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
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
