The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i (15 - 17) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12)
€ 24,700
€ 22,000
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,000
ⓘ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 BMW 118i is 0.6 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI.
BMW 118i
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
55.9
69.5
78.1
57.4
69.6
77.5
69.5 in
Width
69.6 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
55.9 in
Height
57.4 in
105.9
170.4
101.5
169.9
170.4 in
Length
169.9 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.84 %
General
BMW 118i
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
F21
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 118i
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
134 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 118i
134 hp
158 hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 118i
162 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Performance
BMW 118i
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
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22.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
BMW 118i
22.62 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 118i
44 mpg
35 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
36 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
610 mi
Range
503 mi
BMW 118i
610 mi
503 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
128.7 kWh
BMW 118i
100.4 kWh
128.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
