2001 Seat Leon vs. 2012 BMW 123
To start off, 2012 BMW 123 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Seat Leon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Seat Leon would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 BMW 123 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Seat Leon (207 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2012 BMW 123. (202 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 123. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 123 weights approximately 145 kg more than 2001 Seat Leon.
Because 2001 Seat Leon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 BMW 123. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Seat Leon will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 BMW 123 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Seat Leon. (270 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 123 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Seat Leon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Seat Leon | 2012 BMW 123 | |
| Make | Seat | BMW |
| Model | Leon | 123 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 207 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.1 seconds | 7 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1423 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.5 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 51 L |
