The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (09 - 12) vs. BMW 118i (15 - 15)

€ 28,700
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (09 - 12) SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
€ 24,100
 BMW 118i (15 - 15) BMW 118i
€ 28,700
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

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI is just 0.2 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW 118i.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
BMW 118i
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
69.6
77.5
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118i (15 - 15)
69.5
78.1
69.6 in
Width
69.5 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57.4 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
101.5
170.2
Blueprint BMW 118i (15 - 15)
105.9
170.4
170.2 in
Length
170.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
BMW 118i
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4112 lb
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.45 %
BMW 118i (15 - 15)

General

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
BMW 118i
1P
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
BMW 118i
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
168 hp
134 hp
BMW 118i
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 118i

Performance

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
BMW 118i
133 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i

▶ REPLAY
19.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.62 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
19.29 lb/hp
22.62 lb/hp
BMW 118i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
44 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 118i
36 mpg
city
34 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
670 mi
Range
598 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
670 mi
598 mi
BMW 118i
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
102.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
102.4 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
BMW 118i
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