The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d (04 - 07) vs. SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (12 - 14)
€ 23,500
€ 20,500
€ 23,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 118d is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.4 inches shorter, 2.6 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop.
BMW 118d
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
56.3
68.9
76.1
57.4
71.5
77.8
68.9 in
Width
71.5 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56.3 in
Height
57.4 in
104.7
166.4
103.8
167.8
166.4 in
Length
167.8 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118d
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
3053 lb
Curb Weight
2698 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
355 lb
11.63 %
General
BMW 118d
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
E87
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 118d
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
120 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 118d
120 hp
120 hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 118d
207 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Performance
BMW 118d
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
125 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
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25.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.48 lb/hp
BMW 118d
25.44 lb/hp
22.48 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118d
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
45 mpg
BMW 118d
42 mpg
45 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
31 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
555 mi
Range
598 mi
BMW 118d
555 mi
598 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
98.5 kWh
BMW 118d
115.2 kWh
98.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118d
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
