The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI (14 - 16) vs. BMW 125d Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16)
€ 20,900

€ 37,400

€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI Start&Stop is 4 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and an inch taller than the BMW 125d.
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 125d
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
166.5
105.9
170.4
166.5 in
Length
170.4 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 125d
2674 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb

Weight Difference:
644 lb
19.41 %

General
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 125d
5F
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 125d
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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
123 hp
221 hp
BMW 125d
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
148 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 125d
Performance
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 125d
126 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125d
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21.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.01 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
21.74 lb/hp
15.01 lb/hp
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
55 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
45 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 125d
35 mpg
city
46 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
598 mi
Range
751 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
598 mi
751 mi
BMW 125d
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
88.5 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
98.5 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 125d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 125d
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1184 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft







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