The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i 5-door (07 - 11) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (13 - 15)
€ 24,800
€ 22,400
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,400
ⓘ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 0.9 inches shorter, 2.7 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive.
BMW 118i
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
55.9
68.8
76.1
57.4
71.5
77.8
68.8 in
Width
71.5 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
55.9 in
Height
57.4 in
104.7
166.9
103.8
167.8
166.9 in
Length
167.8 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
2976 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
3913 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.65 %
General
BMW 118i
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
E87
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 118i
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
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
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
BMW 118i
141 hp
108 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 118i
140 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
Performance
BMW 118i
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
130 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
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21.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.72 lb/hp
BMW 118i
21.11 lb/hp
25.72 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
71 mpg
BMW 118i
39 mpg
71 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
30 mpg
city
60 mpg
No data
highway
76 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
540 mi
Range
941 mi
BMW 118i
540 mi
941 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
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).
67.9 kWh
BMW 118i
115.6 kWh
67.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
140 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
