The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 12) vs. BMW 120d Steptronic (11 - 15)
€ 31,500
€ 32,700
€ 31,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same length, but the SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI is 0.1 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller.
SEAT Leon 2.0 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
170.2
105.9
170.2
170.2 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
BMW 120d
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.34 %
General
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
BMW 120d
1P
Generation
F21
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 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
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
168 hp
181 hp
BMW 120d
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 120d
Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
BMW 120d
133 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
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19.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.6 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
19.62 lb/hp
17.6 lb/hp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
56 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
42 mpg
56 mpg
BMW 120d
33 mpg
city
48 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
610 mi
Range
769 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
610 mi
769 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
86.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
115.2 kWh
86.4 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
BMW 120d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
