The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI (09 - 12) vs. BMW 120d 5-door (07 - 11)

€ 27,600
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI (09 - 12) SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
€ 28,800
 BMW 120d 5-door (07 - 11) BMW 120d
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.3 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW 120d.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
BMW 120d
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI (09 - 12)
69.6
77.5
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d 5-door (07 - 11)
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 TFSI (09 - 12)
101.5
170.2
Blueprint BMW 120d 5-door (07 - 11)
104.7
166.9
170.2 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
BMW 120d
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4134 lb
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.36 %
BMW 120d 5-door (07 - 11)

General

SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
BMW 120d
1P
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
BMW 120d
Straight-four gasoline 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
208 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
208 hp
175 hp
BMW 120d
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 120d

Performance

SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
BMW 120d
145 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

▶ REPLAY
15.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.27 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
15.58 lb/hp
18.27 lb/hp
BMW 120d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
50 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
32 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 120d
24 mpg
city
40 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
468 mi
Range
674 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
468 mi
674 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
96.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
138.2 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
BMW 120d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
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