The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i (04 - 07) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra (09 - 11)
€ 23,000
€ 29,000
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 118i is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.8 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the SEAT Leon Cupra.
BMW 118i
SEAT Leon Cupra
56.3
68.9
76.1
57.4
69.6
77.5
68.9 in
Width
69.6 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
56.3 in
Height
57.4 in
104.7
166.4
101.5
170.2
166.4 in
Length
170.2 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i
SEAT Leon Cupra
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb
Weight Difference:
485 lb
14.43 %
General
BMW 118i
SEAT Leon Cupra
E87
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 118i
SEAT Leon Cupra
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 5700 rpm
BMW 118i
127 hp
237 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
BMW 118i
133 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra
Performance
BMW 118i
SEAT Leon Cupra
129 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon Cupra
▶ REPLAY
22.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.19 lb/hp
BMW 118i
22.65 lb/hp
14.19 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
SEAT Leon Cupra
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW 118i
32 mpg
29 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra
23 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
426 mi
Range
422 mi
BMW 118i
426 mi
422 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
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).
153.5 kWh
BMW 118i
138.2 kWh
153.5 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
SEAT Leon Cupra
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
