The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (20 - ..) vs. BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 25,300

€ 30,100

€ 25,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.1 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the BMW 120d.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
BMW 120d
57.3
70.9
78.4
55.9
68.8
76.1
70.9 in
Width
68.8 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57.3 in
Height
55.9 in
105.7
172
104.7
166.9
172 in
Length
166.9 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
BMW 120d
3062 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.53 %

General
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
BMW 120d
KL
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
BMW 120d
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
108 hp
at 2750 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
108 hp
175 hp
BMW 120d
221 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
221 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 120d
Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
BMW 120d
125 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d
▶ REPLAY
28.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.14 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
28.35 lb/hp
18.14 lb/hp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
44 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
69 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 120d
62 mpg
city
35 mpg
74 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
914 mi
Range
598 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
914 mi
598 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
70 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).
109.1 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
70 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
182 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
BMW 120d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1193 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft







36.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft