The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d (07 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (20 - ..)
€ 25,600

€ 30,000

€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 118d is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.1 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI.
BMW 118d
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
55.9
68.8
76.1
57.3
70.9
78.4
68.8 in
Width
70.9 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
55.9 in
Height
57.3 in
104.7
166.9
105.7
172
166.9 in
Length
172 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118d
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
134 lb
4.2 %

General
BMW 118d
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
E81
Generation
KL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 118d
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3000 rpm
BMW 118d
141 hp
148 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW 118d
221 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 118d
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
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21.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.54 lb/hp
BMW 118d
21.65 lb/hp
21.54 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118d
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
65 mpg
BMW 118d
52 mpg
65 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
city
57 mpg
No data
highway
71 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
704 mi
Range
863 mi
BMW 118d
704 mi
863 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
74 kWh
BMW 118d
92.5 kWh
74 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118d
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.8 cu ft