The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. BMW 120i (16 - 17)

€ 29,500
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12) SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
€ 29,700
 BMW 120i (16 - 17) BMW 120i
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700

ⓘ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 120i.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
BMW 120i
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12)
69.6
77.5
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120i (16 - 17)
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 120i (16 - 17)
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 120i
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.99 %
BMW 120i (16 - 17)

General

SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
BMW 120i
1P
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
BMW 120i
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
208 hp
181 hp
BMW 120i
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
BMW 120i

Performance

SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
BMW 120i
145 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
41 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
31 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 120i
24 mpg
city
31 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
455 mi
Range
567 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
455 mi
567 mi
BMW 120i
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).
108 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
142.1 kWh
108 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
BMW 120i
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