The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i Automatic (04 - 07) vs. SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI (09 - 10)
€ 25,100
€ 22,600
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 118i 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 1.9 TDI.
BMW 118i
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
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 118i
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.19 %
General
BMW 118i
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
E87
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 118i
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 118i
127 hp
104 hp
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
BMW 118i
133 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Performance
BMW 118i
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
23.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.93 lb/hp
BMW 118i
23.17 lb/hp
28.93 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
45 mpg
BMW 118i
30 mpg
45 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
22 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
398 mi
Range
657 mi
BMW 118i
398 mi
657 mi
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
107 kWh
BMW 118i
147.7 kWh
107 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
