The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI DSG (09 - 10) vs. BMW 118d Automatic 5-door (07 - 11)
€ 22,100
€ 28,400
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW 118d.
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
BMW 118d
57.4
69.6
77.5
55.9
68.8
76.1
69.6 in
Width
68.8 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57.4 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
169.9
104.7
166.9
169.9 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
BMW 118d
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4052 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.87 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
BMW 118d
1P
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
BMW 118d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
104 hp
141 hp
BMW 118d
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
BMW 118d
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
BMW 118d
115 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
▶ REPLAY
28.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.21 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
28.93 lb/hp
22.21 lb/hp
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
44 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
41 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 118d
31 mpg
city
35 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
589 mi
Range
598 mi
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
589 mi
598 mi
BMW 118d
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
109.1 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
119.3 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
BMW 118d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1043 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
