The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI (14 - 16) vs. BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 15,000

€ 29,100

€ 15,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the BMW 120d DPF.
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
BMW 120d DPF
56.9
71.3
77.8
56.3
68.9
76.1
71.3 in
Width
68.9 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56.9 in
Height
56.3 in
102.4
166.5
104.7
166.4
166.5 in
Length
166.4 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
BMW 120d DPF
2575 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
567 lb
18.05 %

General
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
BMW 120d DPF
5F
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
BMW 120d DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
85 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
85 hp
161 hp
BMW 120d DPF
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
BMW 120d DPF
Performance
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
BMW 120d DPF
111 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d DPF
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30.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.52 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
30.29 lb/hp
19.52 lb/hp
BMW 120d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
BMW 120d DPF
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
36 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
46 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 120d DPF
37 mpg
city
27 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
609 mi
Range
471 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
609 mi
471 mi
BMW 120d DPF
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
135.8 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
96.6 kWh
135.8 kWh
BMW 120d DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
BMW 120d DPF
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1173 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft







32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft