The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d Automatic (07 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 27,700
€ 24,000
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘ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 3 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI.
BMW 118d
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
55.9
68.8
76.1
57.4
69.6
77.4
68.8 in
Width
69.6 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
57.4 in
104.7
166.9
101.5
169.9
166.9 in
Length
169.9 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118d
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
3109 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.42 %
General
BMW 118d
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
E81
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 118d
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 118d
141 hp
158 hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 118d
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Performance
BMW 118d
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.16 lb/hp
BMW 118d
22.05 lb/hp
20.16 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118d
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 118d
44 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
35 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
598 mi
Range
518 mi
BMW 118d
598 mi
518 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
125 kWh
BMW 118d
109.1 kWh
125 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118d
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
