The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (09 - 12) vs. BMW 118d (11 - 15)
€ 19,100
€ 28,600
€ 19,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI is just 0.4 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW 118d.
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
BMW 118d
57.4
69.6
77.5
55.9
69.5
78.1
69.6 in
Width
69.5 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57.4 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
169.9
105.9
170.2
169.9 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
BMW 118d
2919 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb
Weight Difference:
146 lb
4.76 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
BMW 118d
1P
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
BMW 118d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
123 hp
141 hp
BMW 118d
148 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 118d
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
BMW 118d
122 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
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23.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.73 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
23.73 lb/hp
21.73 lb/hp
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
53 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
53 mpg
BMW 118d
29 mpg
city
44 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
542 mi
Range
734 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
542 mi
734 mi
BMW 118d
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
90.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
90.4 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
BMW 118d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1248 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
