The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15) vs. BMW 118d Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 18,500
€ 27,700
€ 18,500
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 1.6 TDI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 0.9 inches longer, 2.7 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW 118d.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
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
167.8
104.7
166.9
167.8 in
Length
166.9 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
BMW 118d
2824 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb
Weight Difference:
284 lb
9.14 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
BMW 118d
5F
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
BMW 118d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 2750 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
89 hp
141 hp
BMW 118d
170 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
BMW 118d
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
BMW 118d
111 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
▶ REPLAY
31.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
31.73 lb/hp
22.05 lb/hp
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
44 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 118d
45 mpg
city
35 mpg
67 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
758 mi
Range
598 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
758 mi
598 mi
BMW 118d
Environmental Impact
84.3 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 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
BMW 118d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1144 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
