The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i Automatic (04 - 07) vs. SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (12 - 14)
€ 25,100
€ 15,500
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,500
ⓘ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 1.4 inches shorter, 2.6 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI.
BMW 118i
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
56.3
68.9
76.1
58.9
71.5
77.8
68.9 in
Width
71.5 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56.3 in
Height
58.9 in
104.7
166.4
103.8
167.8
166.4 in
Length
167.8 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
2943 lb
Curb Weight
2619 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
324 lb
11.01 %
General
BMW 118i
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
E87
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 118i
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
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
1.2 L / 59 cu in
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 4800 rpm
BMW 118i
127 hp
85 hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 118i
133 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Performance
BMW 118i
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
23.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.81 lb/hp
BMW 118i
23.17 lb/hp
30.81 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
45 mpg
BMW 118i
30 mpg
45 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
22 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
398 mi
Range
598 mi
BMW 118i
398 mi
598 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
98.5 kWh
BMW 118i
147.7 kWh
98.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1085 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
