The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i 5-door (07 - 11) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (12 - 16)
€ 24,800
€ 26,800
€ 24,800
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 BMW 118i is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.3 inches shorter, 2.7 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop.
BMW 118i
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
55.9
68.8
76.1
56.9
71.5
77.8
68.8 in
Width
71.5 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
55.9 in
Height
56.9 in
104.7
166.9
102.2
168.1
166.9 in
Length
168.1 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
2976 lb
Curb Weight
2926 lb
3913 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.71 %
General
BMW 118i
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
E87
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 118i
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
BMW 118i
141 hp
178 hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
BMW 118i
140 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Performance
BMW 118i
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
130 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
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21.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.44 lb/hp
BMW 118i
21.11 lb/hp
16.44 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 118i
39 mpg
41 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
30 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
540 mi
Range
536 mi
BMW 118i
540 mi
536 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
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).
109.9 kWh
BMW 118i
115.6 kWh
109.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1153 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
