The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 12) vs. BMW 125d Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16)
€ 26,500
€ 37,400
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 0.6 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW 125d.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
BMW 125d
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 2.0 TDI
BMW 125d
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.99 %
General
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
BMW 125d
1P
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
BMW 125d
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
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
138 hp
221 hp
BMW 125d
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 125d
Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
BMW 125d
127 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125d
▶ REPLAY
23.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.01 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
23.57 lb/hp
15.01 lb/hp
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
55 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 125d
35 mpg
city
46 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
645 mi
Range
751 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
645 mi
751 mi
BMW 125d
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).
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).
88.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 125d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
BMW 125d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 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




















