The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 12) vs. BMW 123d (07 - 12)

€ 26,500
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 12) SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
€ 32,100
 BMW 123d (07 - 12) BMW 123d
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,100

ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW 123d.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
BMW 123d
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 12)
69.6
77.5
55.9
Blueprint BMW 123d (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
69.6 in
Width
68.8 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57.4 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 12)
101.5
169.9
Blueprint BMW 123d (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
169.9 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
BMW 123d
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.67 %
BMW 123d (07 - 12)

General

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
BMW 123d
1P
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
BMW 123d
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
138 hp
201 hp
BMW 123d
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 123d

Performance

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
BMW 123d
127 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d

▶ REPLAY
23.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.29 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
23.57 lb/hp
16.29 lb/hp
BMW 123d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
46 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 123d
35 mpg
city
37 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
645 mi
Range
621 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
645 mi
621 mi
BMW 123d
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
104.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
104.9 kWh
BMW 123d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
BMW 123d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
926 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft