The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI (13 - 15) vs. BMW 120d Automatic 5-door (07 - 11)
€ 18,000
€ 30,900
€ 18,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900
ⓘ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. The SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI is 0.4 inches shorter, 2.4 inches wider and an inch taller than the BMW 120d.
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
BMW 120d
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
166.5
104.7
166.9
166.5 in
Length
166.9 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
BMW 120d
2780 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4134 lb
Weight Difference:
417 lb
13.04 %
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
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
89 hp
175 hp
BMW 120d
170 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 120d
Performance
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
BMW 120d
111 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
▶ REPLAY
31.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.27 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
31.24 lb/hp
18.27 lb/hp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
44 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 120d
45 mpg
city
35 mpg
67 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
758 mi
Range
598 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
758 mi
598 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).
109.1 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 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
