The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20) vs. BMW 118d Automatic (07 - 12)

€ 23,700
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20) SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
€ 27,700
 BMW 118d Automatic (07 - 12) BMW 118d
€ 23,700
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 1.5 TGI 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 1.5 TGI
BMW 118d
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20)
71.5
77.8
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118d Automatic (07 - 12)
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
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20)
103.8
168.6
Blueprint BMW 118d Automatic (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
168.6 in
Length
166.9 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
BMW 118d
2868 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4068 lb
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
240 lb
7.72 %
BMW 118d Automatic (07 - 12)

General

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
BMW 118d
5F
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
BMW 118d
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
128 hp
141 hp
BMW 118d
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
148 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
BMW 118d

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
BMW 118d
128 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

459 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI

62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d

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22.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
22.41 lb/hp
22.05 lb/hp
BMW 118d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
12.4 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
44 mpg  ( 50 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
7 MPGe
50 MPGe
BMW 118d
16.7 lb
city
35 mpg
9.9 lb
highway
No data
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
302 mi
Range
598 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
302 mi
598 mi
BMW 118d
Environmental Impact
25.6 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).
109.1 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
25.6 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
179 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
BMW 118d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1122 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft