The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI DSG (13 - 16) vs. BMW 120d (07 - 12)
€ 25,600

€ 28,100

€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,100
ⓘ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 1.8 TSI Start&Stop is 0.1 inches shorter, 2.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW 120d.
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 120d
56.3
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
56.3 in
Height
55.9 in
102.3
166.8
104.7
166.9
166.8 in
Length
166.9 in
102.3 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 120d
2881 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb

Weight Difference:
293 lb
9.23 %

General
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 120d
5F
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 120d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
178 hp
175 hp
BMW 120d
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 120d
Performance
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 120d
139 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d
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16.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.14 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
16.19 lb/hp
18.14 lb/hp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
50 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
41 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 120d
33 mpg
city
40 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
545 mi
Range
674 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
545 mi
674 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
108 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).
96.7 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
108 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 120d
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1175 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