The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI (18 - 19) vs. BMW 118d Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 18,800

€ 27,700

€ 18,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.7 inches longer, 2.7 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW 118d.
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
BMW 118d
57.4
71.5
77.8
55.9
68.8
76.1
71.5 in
Width
68.8 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57.4 in
Height
55.9 in
103.8
168.6
104.7
166.9
168.6 in
Length
166.9 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
BMW 118d
2626 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb

Weight Difference:
483 lb
15.54 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
BMW 118d
5F
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
BMW 118d
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
85 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
85 hp
141 hp
BMW 118d
92 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
92 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
BMW 118d
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
BMW 118d
109 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d
▶ REPLAY
30.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
30.89 lb/hp
22.05 lb/hp
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
44 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
49 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 118d
41 mpg
city
35 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
647 mi
Range
598 mi
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
647 mi
598 mi
BMW 118d
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
109.1 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
90.9 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
BMW 118d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft







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