The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. BMW 118d xDrive (17 - 19)
€ 17,800
€ 32,000
€ 17,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The SEAT Leon 1.6 is 0.6 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW 118d.
SEAT Leon 1.6
BMW 118d
57.4
69.6
77.5
55.9
69.5
78.1
69.6 in
Width
69.5 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57.4 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
169.9
105.9
170.4
169.9 in
Length
170.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6
BMW 118d
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
3931 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
474 lb
14.38 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.6
BMW 118d
1P
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6
BMW 118d
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
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6
101 hp
148 hp
BMW 118d
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6
109 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 118d
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6
BMW 118d
114 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
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27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.27 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6
27.94 lb/hp
22.27 lb/hp
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
55 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6
31 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 118d
23 mpg
city
46 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
450 mi
Range
751 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6
450 mi
751 mi
BMW 118d
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).
88.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6
144 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6
BMW 118d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
