The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i Automatic (04 - 07) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (16 - 18)
€ 25,100
€ 28,200
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200
ⓘ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 2.2 inches shorter, 2.6 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop.
BMW 118i
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
56.3
68.9
76.1
57.4
71.5
77.8
68.9 in
Width
71.5 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56.3 in
Height
57.4 in
104.7
166.4
103.8
168.6
166.4 in
Length
168.6 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
2943 lb
Curb Weight
2926 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.61 %
General
BMW 118i
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
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
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
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
BMW 118i
127 hp
178 hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
BMW 118i
133 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Performance
BMW 118i
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
127 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 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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23.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.44 lb/hp
BMW 118i
23.17 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
30 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 118i
30 mpg
41 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
22 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
398 mi
Range
536 mi
BMW 118i
398 mi
536 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
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).
109.9 kWh
BMW 118i
147.7 kWh
109.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
303 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
