The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. BMW 125i Automatic (12 - 12)
€ 24,000

€ 34,300

€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,300
ⓘ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 125i.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
BMW 125i
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 125i
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.69 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
BMW 125i
1P
Generation
F21
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
BMW 125i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
158 hp
215 hp
BMW 125i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 125i
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
BMW 125i
132 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 125i
▶ REPLAY
20.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.72 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
20.16 lb/hp
14.72 lb/hp
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
37 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
36 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 125i
27 mpg
city
28 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
518 mi
Range
505 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
518 mi
505 mi
BMW 125i
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).
121.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
125 kWh
121.2 kWh
BMW 125i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
BMW 125i
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