The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d (04 - 07) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (18 - 20)
€ 23,500
€ 25,000
€ 23,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 2.2 inches shorter, 2.6 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT.
BMW 118d
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
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
168.6
166.4 in
Length
168.6 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118d
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
3053 lb
Curb Weight
2740 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
313 lb
10.25 %
General
BMW 118d
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
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 1.5 TSI ACT
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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
120 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 118d
120 hp
148 hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 118d
207 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
BMW 118d
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
125 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
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25.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.51 lb/hp
BMW 118d
25.44 lb/hp
18.51 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118d
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 118d
42 mpg
46 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
31 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
555 mi
Range
609 mi
BMW 118d
555 mi
609 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
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).
96.6 kWh
BMW 118d
115.2 kWh
96.6 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118d
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1184 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
