The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i (17 - 19) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12)
€ 26,300
€ 32,300
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The BMW 118i is just 0.2 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon Cupra R.
BMW 118i
SEAT Leon Cupra R
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
170.2
170.4 in
Length
170.2 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i
SEAT Leon Cupra R
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
9.85 %
General
BMW 118i
SEAT Leon Cupra R
F21
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 118i
SEAT Leon Cupra R
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
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 118i
134 hp
261 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
BMW 118i
162 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Performance
BMW 118i
SEAT Leon Cupra R
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon Cupra R
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22.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.88 lb/hp
BMW 118i
22.62 lb/hp
12.88 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW 118i
44 mpg
29 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra R
36 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
610 mi
Range
422 mi
BMW 118i
610 mi
422 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra R
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).
153.5 kWh
BMW 118i
100.4 kWh
153.5 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
SEAT Leon Cupra R
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
