The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI DSG (13 - 16) vs. BMW 125i 5-door (15 - 16)
€ 25,600
€ 32,300
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300
ⓘ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 1.8 TSI Start&Stop is 3.7 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW 125i.
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 125i
56.3
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
56.3 in
Height
55.9 in
102.3
166.8
105.9
170.4
166.8 in
Length
170.4 in
102.3 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 125i
2881 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
271 lb
8.6 %
General
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 125i
5F
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
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 125i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
178 hp
215 hp
BMW 125i
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 125i
Performance
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 125i
139 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
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16.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.67 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
16.19 lb/hp
14.67 lb/hp
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
36 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
41 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 125i
33 mpg
city
27 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
545 mi
Range
490 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
545 mi
490 mi
BMW 125i
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).
125 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
108 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 125i
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 125i
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 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
