The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d xDrive (13 - 15) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (18 - 20)
€ 30,600

€ 26,800

€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 118d is 1.7 inches longer, 2 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT.
BMW 118d
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
55.9
69.5
78.1
57.4
71.5
77.8
69.5 in
Width
71.5 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
55.9 in
Height
57.4 in
105.9
170.2
103.8
168.6
170.2 in
Length
168.6 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118d
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
3274 lb
Curb Weight
2773 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
500 lb
15.27 %

General
BMW 118d
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
F21
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 118d
141 hp
148 hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 118d
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
BMW 118d
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
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23.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.74 lb/hp
BMW 118d
23.22 lb/hp
18.74 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118d
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 118d
49 mpg
46 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
42 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
673 mi
Range
609 mi
BMW 118d
673 mi
609 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
98.8 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
98.8 kWh
96.6 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118d
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft