The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (16 - 18) vs. BMW 118d Steptronic (19 - ..)
€ 29,800

€ 34,500

€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop is 1.5 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and an inch taller than the BMW 118d.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
BMW 118d
57.4
71.5
77.8
56.5
70.8
81.9
71.5 in
Width
70.8 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
57.4 in
Height
56.5 in
103.8
168.6
105.1
170
168.6 in
Length
170 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
BMW 118d
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
375 lb
11.3 %

General
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
BMW 118d
5F
Generation
F40
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
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
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
148 hp
148 hp
BMW 118d
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
251 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 118d
Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
BMW 118d
132 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d
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19.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.42 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
19.89 lb/hp
22.42 lb/hp
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
56 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
52 mpg
56 mpg
BMW 118d
45 mpg
city
47 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
690 mi
Range
621 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
690 mi
621 mi
BMW 118d
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
86.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
92.5 kWh
86.4 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
BMW 118d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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