The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI (18 - 19) vs. BMW 118d DPF (05 - 07)
€ 18,800

€ 24,100

€ 18,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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 2.2 inches longer, 2.6 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the BMW 118d DPF.
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
BMW 118d DPF
57.4
71.5
77.8
56.3
68.9
76.1
71.5 in
Width
68.9 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57.4 in
Height
56.3 in
103.8
168.6
104.7
166.4
168.6 in
Length
166.4 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
BMW 118d DPF
2626 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb

Weight Difference:
428 lb
14.02 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
BMW 118d DPF
5F
Generation
E87
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 manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
BMW 118d DPF
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
120 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
85 hp
120 hp
BMW 118d DPF
92 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
92 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
BMW 118d DPF
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
BMW 118d DPF
109 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 118d DPF
▶ REPLAY
30.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.44 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
30.89 lb/hp
25.44 lb/hp
BMW 118d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
BMW 118d DPF
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
42 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
49 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 118d DPF
41 mpg
city
31 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
647 mi
Range
555 mi
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
647 mi
555 mi
BMW 118d DPF
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).
115.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
90.9 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 118d DPF
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
196 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
BMW 118d DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft







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