The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI DSG (13 - 16) vs. BMW 118d DPF (05 - 07)
€ 25,600

€ 24,100

€ 25,600
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
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop is 0.4 inches longer and 2.3 inches wider.
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 118d DPF
56.3
71.3
77.8
56.3
68.9
76.1
71.3 in
Width
68.9 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56.3 in
Height
56.3 in
102.3
166.8
104.7
166.4
166.8 in
Length
166.4 in
102.3 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 118d DPF
2881 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb

Weight Difference:
172 lb
5.63 %

General
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 118d DPF
5F
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 118d DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
178 hp
120 hp
BMW 118d DPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
BMW 118d DPF
Performance
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 118d DPF
139 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d DPF
▶ REPLAY
16.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.44 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
16.19 lb/hp
25.44 lb/hp
BMW 118d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 118d DPF
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
42 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
41 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 118d DPF
33 mpg
city
31 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
545 mi
Range
555 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
545 mi
555 mi
BMW 118d DPF
Environmental Impact
108 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).
115.2 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
108 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 118d DPF
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 118d DPF
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft







32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft