The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 10) vs. BMW 118d xDrive (13 - 15)
€ 25,000

€ 30,600

€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600
ⓘ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 0.4 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW 118d.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
BMW 118d
57.4
69.6
77.5
55.9
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
101.5
169.9
105.9
170.2
169.9 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
BMW 118d
3153 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.7 %

General
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
BMW 118d
1P
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
BMW 118d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
138 hp
141 hp
BMW 118d
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 118d
Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
BMW 118d
127 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d
▶ REPLAY
22.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.22 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
22.85 lb/hp
23.22 lb/hp
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
49 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
38 mpg
49 mpg
BMW 118d
30 mpg
city
42 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
551 mi
Range
673 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
551 mi
673 mi
BMW 118d
Environmental Impact
127.6 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).
98.8 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
127.6 kWh
98.8 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
BMW 118d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft








33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft