The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i Automatic (04 - 07) vs. SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
€ 25,100
€ 21,000
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 118i is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop.
BMW 118i
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
56.3
68.9
76.1
56.9
71.3
77.8
68.9 in
Width
71.3 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56.3 in
Height
56.9 in
104.7
166.4
102.4
166.5
166.4 in
Length
166.5 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
2943 lb
Curb Weight
2679 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
9 %
General
BMW 118i
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 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 SC 1.2 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
1.2 L / 59 cu in
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
BMW 118i
127 hp
104 hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 118i
133 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Performance
BMW 118i
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
127 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
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23.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.76 lb/hp
BMW 118i
23.17 lb/hp
25.76 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
49 mpg
BMW 118i
30 mpg
49 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
22 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
398 mi
Range
647 mi
BMW 118i
398 mi
647 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 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).
90.9 kWh
BMW 118i
147.7 kWh
90.9 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
