The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d xDrive (17 - 19) vs. SEAT Leon 1.4 (09 - 10)
€ 32,000

€ 15,000

€ 32,000
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 a little. The BMW 118d is 0.6 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.4.
BMW 118d
SEAT Leon 1.4
55.9
69.5
78.1
57.4
69.6
77.5
69.5 in
Width
69.6 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
55.9 in
Height
57.4 in
105.9
170.4
101.5
169.9
170.4 in
Length
169.9 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118d
SEAT Leon 1.4
3296 lb
Curb Weight
2758 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3849 lb

Weight Difference:
538 lb
16.32 %

General
BMW 118d
SEAT Leon 1.4
F21
Generation
1P
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 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 118d
148 hp
85 hp
SEAT Leon 1.4
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
BMW 118d
236 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.4
Performance
BMW 118d
SEAT Leon 1.4
130 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 1.4
▶ REPLAY
22.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.45 lb/hp
BMW 118d
22.27 lb/hp
32.45 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118d
SEAT Leon 1.4
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW 118d
55 mpg
34 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4
46 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
751 mi
Range
495 mi
BMW 118d
751 mi
495 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4
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).
130.7 kWh
BMW 118d
88.5 kWh
130.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118d
SEAT Leon 1.4
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








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