The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i (07 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (11 - 12)
€ 24,100

€ 20,300

€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘ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 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI.
BMW 118i
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
55.9
68.8
76.1
57.4
69.6
77.5
68.8 in
Width
69.6 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
55.9 in
Height
57.4 in
104.7
166.9
101.5
169.9
166.9 in
Length
169.9 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.93 %

General
BMW 118i
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
E81
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 118i
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 118i
141 hp
89 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 118i
140 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Performance
BMW 118i
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
108 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
20.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.67 lb/hp
BMW 118i
20.95 lb/hp
35.67 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
52 mpg
BMW 118i
39 mpg
52 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
30 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
540 mi
Range
759 mi
BMW 118i
540 mi
759 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
92.5 kWh
BMW 118i
115.6 kWh
92.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
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