The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (13 - 16) vs. BMW 120d xDrive (12 - 15)
€ 29,900

€ 32,600

€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop is 2.1 inches shorter, 2 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the BMW 120d.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
BMW 120d
56.9
71.5
77.8
55.9
69.5
78.1
71.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56.9 in
Height
55.9 in
102.3
168.1
105.9
170.2
168.1 in
Length
170.2 in
102.3 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
BMW 120d
3064 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4310 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.35 %

General
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
BMW 120d
5F
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
181 hp
181 hp
BMW 120d
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
280 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 120d
Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
BMW 120d
140 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d
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16.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.27 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
16.93 lb/hp
18.27 lb/hp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
50 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
51 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 120d
44 mpg
city
41 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
675 mi
Range
687 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
675 mi
687 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
96.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
94.6 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
BMW 120d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft







34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft