The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15) vs. BMW 118d 5-door (07 - 11)
€ 21,200
€ 26,400
€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop 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 Start&Stop
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 Start&Stop
BMW 118d
2835 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
240 lb
7.8 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
BMW 118d
5F
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
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
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
104 hp
141 hp
BMW 118d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
BMW 118d
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
BMW 118d
119 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
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27.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.81 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
27.26 lb/hp
21.81 lb/hp
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
52 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
62 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 118d
51 mpg
city
44 mpg
71 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
818 mi
Range
704 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
818 mi
704 mi
BMW 118d
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
92.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
78.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
BMW 118d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1133 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
