The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI (13 - 15) vs. BMW 118d Steptronic (11 - 15)
€ 18,000
€ 30,700
€ 18,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI is 3.8 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and an inch taller than the BMW 118d.
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
BMW 118d
56.9
71.3
77.8
55.9
69.5
78.1
71.3 in
Width
69.5 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56.9 in
Height
55.9 in
102.4
166.5
105.9
170.2
166.5 in
Length
170.2 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
BMW 118d
2780 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4134 lb
Weight Difference:
351 lb
11.21 %
General
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
BMW 118d
5F
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 2750 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
89 hp
141 hp
BMW 118d
170 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 118d
Performance
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
BMW 118d
111 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
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31.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.21 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
31.24 lb/hp
22.21 lb/hp
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
53 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
53 mpg
BMW 118d
45 mpg
city
44 mpg
67 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
758 mi
Range
734 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
758 mi
734 mi
BMW 118d
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
90.4 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
90.4 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
BMW 118d
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
