The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i (19 - ..) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (18 - 20)
€ 28,200

€ 26,800

€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘ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 1.5 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and an inch lower than the SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT.
BMW 118i
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
56.5
70.8
81.9
57.4
71.5
77.8
70.8 in
Width
71.5 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56.5 in
Height
57.4 in
105.1
170
103.8
168.6
170 in
Length
168.6 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
3009 lb
Curb Weight
2773 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
236 lb
7.84 %

General
BMW 118i
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
F40
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 118i
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
138 hp
at 4600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 118i
138 hp
148 hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
162 lb‑ft
at 1480 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 118i
162 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
BMW 118i
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
132 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
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21.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.74 lb/hp
BMW 118i
21.8 lb/hp
18.74 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 118i
44 mpg
46 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
34 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
492 mi
Range
609 mi
BMW 118i
492 mi
609 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
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).
96.6 kWh
BMW 118i
100.4 kWh
96.6 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft