The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (09 - 12) vs. BMW 118d DPF (05 - 07)
€ 19,100
€ 24,100
€ 19,100
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 1.4 TSI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.5 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the BMW 118d DPF.
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
BMW 118d DPF
57.4
69.6
77.5
56.3
68.9
76.1
69.6 in
Width
68.9 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57.4 in
Height
56.3 in
101.5
169.9
104.7
166.4
169.9 in
Length
166.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
BMW 118d DPF
2919 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
134 lb
4.39 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
BMW 118d DPF
1P
Generation
E87
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 DPF
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
120 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
123 hp
120 hp
BMW 118d DPF
148 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
BMW 118d DPF
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
BMW 118d DPF
122 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d DPF
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23.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.44 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
23.73 lb/hp
25.44 lb/hp
BMW 118d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
BMW 118d DPF
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
42 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 118d DPF
29 mpg
city
31 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
542 mi
Range
555 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
542 mi
555 mi
BMW 118d DPF
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).
115.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 118d DPF
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
BMW 118d DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1248 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
