The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (14 - 16) vs. BMW 118d (07 - 12)
€ 21,200
€ 25,600
€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 0.9 inches longer, 2.7 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW 118d.
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
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
167.8
104.7
166.9
167.8 in
Length
166.9 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 118d
2718 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
335 lb
10.97 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 118d
5F
Generation
E81
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 Start&Stop
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 5000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
123 hp
141 hp
BMW 118d
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
148 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
BMW 118d
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 118d
126 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
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22.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.65 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
22.1 lb/hp
21.65 lb/hp
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
52 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
45 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 118d
35 mpg
city
44 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
598 mi
Range
704 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
598 mi
704 mi
BMW 118d
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
92.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
98.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 118d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1184 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
