The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 12) vs. BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)

€ 31,500
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 12) SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
€ 34,200
 BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12) BMW 123d
€ 31,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,200

ⓘ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 3.3 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 (09 - 12)
69.6
77.5
55.9
Blueprint BMW 123d Automatic (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 (09 - 12)
101.5
170.2
Blueprint BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
170.2 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
BMW 123d
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.67 %
BMW 123d Automatic (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 automatic 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
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
168 hp
201 hp
BMW 123d
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 123d

Performance

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
BMW 123d
133 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
43 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
42 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 123d
33 mpg
city
34 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
610 mi
Range
576 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
610 mi
576 mi
BMW 123d
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).
113.1 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
115.2 kWh
113.1 kWh
BMW 123d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 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