The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI DSG (18 - 19) vs. BMW 120d xDrive (12 - 15)
€ 28,200
€ 32,600
€ 28,200
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 TSI is 1.7 inches shorter, 2 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW 120d.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
BMW 120d
57.4
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
57.4 in
Height
55.9 in
103.8
168.6
105.9
170.2
168.6 in
Length
170.2 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
BMW 120d
2963 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4310 lb
Weight Difference:
344 lb
10.4 %
General
SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
BMW 120d
5F
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
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
187 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
187 hp
181 hp
BMW 120d
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
236 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 120d
Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
BMW 120d
142 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
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15.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.27 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
15.84 lb/hp
18.27 lb/hp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
50 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
38 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 120d
29 mpg
city
41 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
501 mi
Range
687 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
501 mi
687 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
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 TSI
117.5 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
BMW 120d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1160 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
