The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (15 - 16) vs. BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15)
€ 25,300

€ 31,800

€ 25,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop is 2.4 inches shorter, 2 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW 120d BluePerformance.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
BMW 120d BluePerformance
57.4
71.5
77.8
55.9
69.5
78.1
71.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57.4 in
Height
55.9 in
103.8
167.8
105.9
170.2
167.8 in
Length
170.2 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
BMW 120d BluePerformance
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4310 lb

Weight Difference:
430 lb
13 %

General
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
BMW 120d BluePerformance
5F
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
148 hp
181 hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
251 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
BMW 120d BluePerformance
134 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d BluePerformance
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19.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.27 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
19.44 lb/hp
18.27 lb/hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
50 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
55 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
45 mpg
city
41 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
723 mi
Range
687 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
723 mi
687 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
96.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
88.5 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
BMW 120d BluePerformance
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft







34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft