The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (18 - 20) vs. BMW 118d 5-door (11 - 15)
€ 24,800
€ 29,300
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI is 1.7 inches shorter, 2 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
69.5
78.1
71.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57.4 in
Height
55.9 in
103.8
168.6
105.9
170.2
168.6 in
Length
170.2 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
BMW 118d
2890 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
185 lb
6.02 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
BMW 118d
5F
Generation
F20
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
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
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
113 hp
141 hp
BMW 118d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 118d
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
BMW 118d
122 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
▶ REPLAY
25.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.81 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
25.58 lb/hp
21.81 lb/hp
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
53 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
56 mpg
53 mpg
BMW 118d
50 mpg
city
44 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
739 mi
Range
734 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
739 mi
734 mi
BMW 118d
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
90.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
86.4 kWh
90.4 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
206 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
BMW 118d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1232 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
