The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (15 - 16) vs. BMW 125i 5-door (12 - 15)
€ 23,400

€ 32,900

€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive is 3.8 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and an inch taller than the BMW 125i.
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
BMW 125i
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
170.2
166.5 in
Length
170.2 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
BMW 125i
2734 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4156 lb

Weight Difference:
419 lb
13.29 %

General
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
BMW 125i
5F
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
BMW 125i
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
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
108 hp
215 hp
BMW 125i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
184 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 125i
Performance
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
BMW 125i
121 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125i
▶ REPLAY
25.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.67 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
25.31 lb/hp
14.67 lb/hp
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
36 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
59 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 125i
51 mpg
city
27 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
777 mi
Range
490 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
777 mi
490 mi
BMW 125i
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).
125 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
82.2 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 125i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
BMW 125i
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 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