The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 12) vs. BMW 118d Steptronic (15 - 17)

€ 31,500
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 12) SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
€ 30,900
 BMW 118d Steptronic (15 - 17) BMW 118d
€ 31,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900

ⓘ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 118d.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
BMW 118d
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
69.6
77.5
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118d Steptronic (15 - 17)
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 DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
170.2
Blueprint BMW 118d Steptronic (15 - 17)
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 118d
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3 %
BMW 118d Steptronic (15 - 17)

General

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
BMW 118d
1P
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic 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
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
168 hp
148 hp
BMW 118d
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 118d

Performance

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
BMW 118d
133 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d

▶ REPLAY
19.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.6 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
19.62 lb/hp
21.6 lb/hp
BMW 118d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
59 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
42 mpg
59 mpg
BMW 118d
33 mpg
city
50 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
610 mi
Range
808 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
610 mi
808 mi
BMW 118d
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
82.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
115.2 kWh
82.2 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
BMW 118d
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