The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d xDrive (15 - 17) vs. SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI (14 - 16)
€ 30,800

€ 15,000

€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,000
ⓘ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 4 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and an inch lower than the SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI.
BMW 118d
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
55.9
69.5
78.1
56.9
71.3
77.8
69.5 in
Width
71.3 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
55.9 in
Height
56.9 in
105.9
170.4
102.4
166.5
170.4 in
Length
166.5 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118d
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
3296 lb
Curb Weight
2575 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb

Weight Difference:
721 lb
21.88 %

General
BMW 118d
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 118d
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 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
1.2 L / 59 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 4300 rpm
BMW 118d
148 hp
85 hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 118d
236 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
Performance
BMW 118d
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
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22.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.29 lb/hp
BMW 118d
22.27 lb/hp
30.29 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118d
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 118d
55 mpg
46 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
46 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
751 mi
Range
609 mi
BMW 118d
751 mi
609 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
96.6 kWh
BMW 118d
88.5 kWh
96.6 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118d
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1173 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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