The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT DSG (16 - 18) vs. BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 26,000

€ 29,100

€ 26,000
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop is 0.7 inches longer and 2.3 inches wider.
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
BMW 120d DPF
56.3
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
56.3 in
Height
56.3 in
102.3
167.2
104.7
166.4
167.2 in
Length
166.4 in
102.3 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
BMW 120d DPF
2740 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
401 lb
12.76 %

General
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
BMW 120d DPF
5F
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
148 hp
161 hp
BMW 120d DPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
BMW 120d DPF
Performance
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
BMW 120d DPF
134 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 120d DPF
▶ REPLAY
18.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.52 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
18.51 lb/hp
19.52 lb/hp
BMW 120d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
BMW 120d DPF
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
36 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
48 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 120d DPF
41 mpg
city
27 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
634 mi
Range
471 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
634 mi
471 mi
BMW 120d DPF
Environmental Impact
92.9 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 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
92.9 kWh
135.8 kWh
BMW 120d DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
BMW 120d DPF
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1162 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