The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI DSG (09 - 10) vs. BMW 118i (04 - 07)
€ 22,100
€ 23,000
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 8.8 cm longer, 1.7 cm wider and 2.8 cm taller than the BMW 118i.
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
BMW 118i
1458
1768
1968
1430
1751
1933
1768 mm
Width
1751 mm
1968 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1933 mm
1458 mm
Height
1430 mm
2578
4315
2660
4227
4315 mm
Length
4227 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
BMW 118i
1365 kg
Kerb Weight
1305 kg
1838 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1730 kg
Weight Difference:
60 kg
4.4 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
BMW 118i
1P
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
BMW 118i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1896 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
127 bhp
at 5750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
104 bhp
127 bhp
BMW 118i
250 NM
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
180 NM
at 3250 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
250 NM
180 NM
BMW 118i
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
BMW 118i
115 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
163 m
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
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13.13 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.28 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
13.13 kg/bhp
10.28 kg/bhp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
39 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
49 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 118i
37 mpg
city
27 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
589 mi
Range
426 mi
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
589 mi
426 mi
BMW 118i
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).
138.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
119.3 kWh
138.2 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
154 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
176 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
BMW 118i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
473 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
330 L
1166 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L
