The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI (13 - 15) vs. BMW 120i (15 - 16)
€ 18,000

€ 27,800

€ 18,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 4 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and an inch taller than the BMW 120i.
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
BMW 120i
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 1.6 TDI
BMW 120i
2780 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb

Weight Difference:
251 lb
8.28 %

General
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
BMW 120i
5F
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
BMW 120i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
89 hp
at 2750 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4800 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
89 hp
175 hp
BMW 120i
170 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
BMW 120i
111 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i
▶ REPLAY
31.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.32 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
31.24 lb/hp
17.32 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
41 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 120i
45 mpg
city
32 mpg
67 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
758 mi
Range
567 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
758 mi
567 mi
BMW 120i
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).
108 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
108 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
BMW 120i
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1144 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