The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. BMW 118d (17 - 19)
€ 24,000
€ 30,000
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000
ⓘ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 1.8 TSI is 0.6 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW 118d.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
BMW 118d
57.4
69.6
77.4
55.9
69.5
78.1
69.6 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 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 1.8 TSI
BMW 118d
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4222 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.38 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
BMW 118d
1P
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
BMW 118d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
158 hp
148 hp
BMW 118d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 118d
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
BMW 118d
132 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
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20.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.23 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
20.16 lb/hp
21.23 lb/hp
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
57 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
36 mpg
57 mpg
BMW 118d
27 mpg
city
47 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
518 mi
Range
788 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
518 mi
788 mi
BMW 118d
Environmental Impact
125 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).
84.3 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
125 kWh
84.3 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
BMW 118d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
