The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (18 - 20) vs. BMW 118d DPF (05 - 07)
€ 26,500
€ 24,100
€ 26,500
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 TDI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches longer, 2.6 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the BMW 118d DPF.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
BMW 118d DPF
57.4
71.5
77.8
56.3
68.9
76.1
71.5 in
Width
68.9 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57.4 in
Height
56.3 in
103.8
168.6
104.7
166.4
168.6 in
Length
166.4 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
BMW 118d DPF
2952 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
101 lb
3.31 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
BMW 118d DPF
5F
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
BMW 118d DPF
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
120 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
113 hp
120 hp
BMW 118d DPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
BMW 118d DPF
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
BMW 118d DPF
122 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d DPF
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26.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.44 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
26.12 lb/hp
25.44 lb/hp
BMW 118d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
BMW 118d DPF
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
42 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
59 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 118d DPF
53 mpg
city
31 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
777 mi
Range
555 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
777 mi
555 mi
BMW 118d DPF
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
115.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
82.2 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 118d DPF
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
219 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
BMW 118d DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1215 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
