The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. BMW 118d DPF (05 - 07)
€ 17,800
€ 24,100
€ 17,800
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 1.6 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 1.6
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 1.6
BMW 118d DPF
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
3931 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.57 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.6
BMW 118d DPF
1P
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6
BMW 118d DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6
101 hp
120 hp
BMW 118d DPF
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6
109 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
BMW 118d DPF
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6
BMW 118d DPF
114 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d DPF
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27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.44 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6
27.94 lb/hp
25.44 lb/hp
BMW 118d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6
BMW 118d DPF
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
42 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6
31 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 118d DPF
23 mpg
city
31 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
450 mi
Range
555 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6
450 mi
555 mi
BMW 118d DPF
Environmental Impact
144 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 1.6
144 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 118d DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6
BMW 118d DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 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
