The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (18 - 20) vs. BMW 118d Automatic 5-door (07 - 11)
€ 26,800
€ 28,400
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT 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 TSI ACT
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
168.6
104.7
166.9
168.6 in
Length
166.9 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 118d
2773 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb
Weight Difference:
357 lb
11.4 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 118d
5F
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
148 hp
141 hp
BMW 118d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
BMW 118d
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 118d
134 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
▶ REPLAY
18.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.21 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
18.74 lb/hp
22.21 lb/hp
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
44 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
46 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 118d
37 mpg
city
35 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
609 mi
Range
598 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
609 mi
598 mi
BMW 118d
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
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 TSI ACT
96.6 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 118d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1151 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
