The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI (16 - 18) vs. BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15)
€ 15,000

€ 31,800

€ 15,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,800
ⓘ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 SC 1.2 TSI is 3 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and an inch taller than the BMW 120d BluePerformance.
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
BMW 120d BluePerformance
56.9
71.3
77.8
55.9
69.5
78.1
71.3 in
Width
69.5 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56.9 in
Height
55.9 in
102.4
167.2
105.9
170.2
167.2 in
Length
170.2 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
BMW 120d BluePerformance
2575 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4310 lb

Weight Difference:
732 lb
22.14 %

General
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
BMW 120d BluePerformance
5F
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
BMW 120d BluePerformance
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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
85 hp
181 hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Performance
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
BMW 120d BluePerformance
111 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 120d BluePerformance
▶ REPLAY
30.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.27 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
30.29 lb/hp
18.27 lb/hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
50 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
46 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
37 mpg
city
41 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
609 mi
Range
687 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
609 mi
687 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
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).
96.7 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
96.6 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
BMW 120d BluePerformance
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1173 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft







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