The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI (16 - 18) vs. BMW 120d Steptronic (11 - 15)
€ 24,100
€ 32,700
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,700
ⓘ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 Start&Stop is 3 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and an inch taller than the BMW 120d.
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
BMW 120d
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
167.2
105.9
170.2
167.2 in
Length
170.2 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
BMW 120d
2734 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
452 lb
14.19 %
General
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
BMW 120d
5F
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
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
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
113 hp
181 hp
BMW 120d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 120d
Performance
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
BMW 120d
122 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
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24.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.6 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
24.19 lb/hp
17.6 lb/hp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
56 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
59 mpg
56 mpg
BMW 120d
51 mpg
city
48 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
777 mi
Range
769 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
777 mi
769 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
86.4 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
82.2 kWh
86.4 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
BMW 120d
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
