The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI (09 - 10) vs. BMW 120d 5-door (15 - 16)
€ 22,600
€ 31,200
€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,200
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI is 0.6 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW 120d.
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
BMW 120d
57.4
69.6
77.5
55.9
69.5
78.1
69.6 in
Width
69.5 in
77.5 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 1.9 TDI
BMW 120d
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.85 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
BMW 120d
1P
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
BMW 120d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
104 hp
187 hp
BMW 120d
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 120d
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
BMW 120d
115 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
▶ REPLAY
28.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.1 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
28.93 lb/hp
17.1 lb/hp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
57 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
45 mpg
57 mpg
BMW 120d
36 mpg
city
47 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
657 mi
Range
788 mi
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
657 mi
788 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
107 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).
84.3 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
107 kWh
84.3 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
BMW 120d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 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
