The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d DPF (05 - 07) vs. SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (09 - 12)
€ 24,100
€ 19,100
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 118d DPF is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.5 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI.
BMW 118d DPF
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
56.3
68.9
76.1
57.4
69.6
77.5
68.9 in
Width
69.6 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
56.3 in
Height
57.4 in
104.7
166.4
101.5
169.9
166.4 in
Length
169.9 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118d DPF
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
3053 lb
Curb Weight
2919 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
134 lb
4.39 %
General
BMW 118d DPF
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
E87
Generation
1P
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 DPF
SEAT Leon 1.4 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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
120 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5600 rpm
BMW 118d DPF
120 hp
123 hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 118d DPF
207 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Performance
BMW 118d DPF
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
125 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
25.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.73 lb/hp
BMW 118d DPF
25.44 lb/hp
23.73 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118d DPF
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 118d DPF
42 mpg
37 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
31 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
555 mi
Range
542 mi
BMW 118d DPF
555 mi
542 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
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).
119.4 kWh
BMW 118d DPF
115.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118d DPF
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1248 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
