The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. BMW 125d Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16)
€ 24,000
€ 37,400
€ 24,000
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 a little. The SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI is 0.6 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW 125d.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
BMW 125d
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
170.4
169.9 in
Length
170.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
BMW 125d
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.98 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
BMW 125d
1P
Generation
F20
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 125d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
158 hp
221 hp
BMW 125d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 125d
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
BMW 125d
132 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125d
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20.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.01 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
20.16 lb/hp
15.01 lb/hp
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
55 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
36 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 125d
27 mpg
city
46 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
518 mi
Range
751 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
518 mi
751 mi
BMW 125d
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).
88.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
125 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 125d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
BMW 125d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
