The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (18 - 20) vs. BMW 123d (07 - 12)

€ 28,400
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (18 - 20) SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
€ 32,100
 BMW 123d (07 - 12) BMW 123d
€ 28,400
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 1.7 inches longer, 2.7 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 (18 - 20)
71.5
77.8
55.9
Blueprint BMW 123d (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
71.5 in
Width
68.8 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57.4 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (18 - 20)
103.8
168.6
Blueprint BMW 123d (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
168.6 in
Length
166.9 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
BMW 123d
3025 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
249 lb
7.61 %
BMW 123d (07 - 12)

General

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
BMW 123d
5F
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-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
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
148 hp
201 hp
BMW 123d
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 123d

Performance

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

387 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
46 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
55 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 123d
47 mpg
city
37 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
723 mi
Range
621 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
723 mi
621 mi
BMW 123d
Environmental Impact
88.5 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
88.5 kWh
104.9 kWh
BMW 123d
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
BMW 123d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1054 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft