The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI (13 - 15) vs. BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07)
€ 18,000
€ 28,500
€ 18,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI 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.
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
BMW 120d
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 1.6 TDI
BMW 120d
2780 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
362 lb
11.52 %
General
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
BMW 120d
5F
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
BMW 120d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 2750 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
89 hp
161 hp
BMW 120d
170 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
BMW 120d
Performance
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
BMW 120d
111 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
▶ REPLAY
31.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.52 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
31.24 lb/hp
19.52 lb/hp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
36 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 120d
45 mpg
city
27 mpg
67 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
758 mi
Range
471 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
758 mi
471 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
84.3 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 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
135.8 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
BMW 120d
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 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
