The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI (16 - 18) vs. BMW 123d (07 - 12)
€ 15,000
€ 32,100
€ 15,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,100
ⓘ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 0.3 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and an inch taller than the BMW 123d.
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
BMW 123d
56.9
71.3
77.8
55.9
68.8
76.1
71.3 in
Width
68.8 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56.9 in
Height
55.9 in
102.4
167.2
104.7
166.9
167.2 in
Length
166.9 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
BMW 123d
2575 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
699 lb
21.35 %
General
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
BMW 123d
5F
Generation
E81
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 manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
BMW 123d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
85 hp
201 hp
BMW 123d
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 123d
Performance
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
BMW 123d
111 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 123d
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30.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.29 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
30.29 lb/hp
16.29 lb/hp
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
46 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
46 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 123d
37 mpg
city
37 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
609 mi
Range
621 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
609 mi
621 mi
BMW 123d
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).
104.9 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
96.6 kWh
104.9 kWh
BMW 123d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
BMW 123d
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
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
