The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (18 - 20) vs. BMW 118d DPF (05 - 07)
€ 26,800
€ 24,100
€ 26,800
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 1.5 TSI ACT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches longer, 2.6 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the BMW 118d DPF.
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 118d DPF
57.4
71.5
77.8
56.3
68.9
76.1
71.5 in
Width
68.9 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57.4 in
Height
56.3 in
103.8
168.6
104.7
166.4
168.6 in
Length
166.4 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 118d DPF
2773 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
280 lb
9.17 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 118d DPF
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 manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
148 hp
120 hp
BMW 118d DPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
BMW 118d DPF
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 118d DPF
134 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d DPF
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18.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.44 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
18.74 lb/hp
25.44 lb/hp
BMW 118d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 118d DPF
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
42 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
46 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 118d DPF
37 mpg
city
31 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
609 mi
Range
555 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
609 mi
555 mi
BMW 118d DPF
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).
115.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
96.6 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 118d DPF
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
233 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 118d DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1151 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
