The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (12 - 16) vs. BMW 118d Steptronic (19 - ..)
€ 26,800
€ 34,500
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,500
ⓘ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 Start&Stop is 1.9 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW 118d.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 118d
56.9
71.5
77.8
56.5
70.8
81.9
71.5 in
Width
70.8 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
56.9 in
Height
56.5 in
102.2
168.1
105.1
170
168.1 in
Length
170 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 118d
2926 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
392 lb
11.81 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 118d
5F
Generation
F40
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
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
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
178 hp
148 hp
BMW 118d
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 118d
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 118d
139 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
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16.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.42 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
16.44 lb/hp
22.42 lb/hp
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
56 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
41 mpg
56 mpg
BMW 118d
33 mpg
city
47 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
536 mi
Range
621 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
536 mi
621 mi
BMW 118d
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
86.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
109.9 kWh
86.4 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 118d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1153 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
