The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. BMW 120d Steptronic (15 - 16)

€ 29,500
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12) SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
€ 32,500
 BMW 120d Steptronic (15 - 16) BMW 120d
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500

ⓘ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. The SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI is just 0.2 inches shorter, 0.1 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 DSG (09 - 12)
69.6
77.5
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d Steptronic (15 - 16)
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
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
170.2
Blueprint BMW 120d Steptronic (15 - 16)
105.9
170.4
170.2 in
Length
170.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
BMW 120d
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4299 lb
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.66 %
BMW 120d Steptronic (15 - 16)

General

SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
BMW 120d
1P
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
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 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
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
208 hp
187 hp
BMW 120d
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
295 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 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
60 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
31 mpg
60 mpg
BMW 120d
24 mpg
city
51 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
455 mi
Range
828 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
455 mi
828 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
80.3 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
142.1 kWh
80.3 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
BMW 120d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft