The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI DSG (16 - 18) vs. BMW 120i Steptronic (17 - 19)
€ 26,900
€ 33,300
€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,300
ⓘ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 3.3 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW 120i.
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 120i
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
102.2
167.2
105.9
170.4
167.2 in
Length
170.4 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 120i
2881 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
315 lb
9.85 %
General
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 120i
5F
Generation
F21
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 120i
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
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
178 hp
181 hp
BMW 120i
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 120i
139 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
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16.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
16.19 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
43 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
41 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 120i
33 mpg
city
34 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
536 mi
Range
587 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
536 mi
587 mi
BMW 120i
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
104.1 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
109.9 kWh
104.1 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 120i
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
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
