The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI (13 - 15) vs. BMW 120i Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 18,000
€ 28,600
€ 18,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘ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 120i.
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
BMW 120i
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 120i
2780 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
273 lb
8.94 %
General
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
BMW 120i
5F
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
BMW 120i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
89 hp
168 hp
BMW 120i
170 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
BMW 120i
111 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
▶ REPLAY
31.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.17 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
31.24 lb/hp
18.17 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
36 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 120i
45 mpg
city
26 mpg
67 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
758 mi
Range
499 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
758 mi
499 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).
125 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 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
937 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
