The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i Automatic (07 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20)
€ 26,100
€ 37,400
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400
ⓘ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 1.7 inches shorter, 2.7 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the SEAT Leon Cupra 290.
BMW 118i
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
55.9
68.8
76.1
56.5
71.5
77.8
68.8 in
Width
71.5 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
55.9 in
Height
56.5 in
104.7
166.9
103.6
168.5
166.9 in
Length
168.5 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3155 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
146 lb
4.63 %
General
BMW 118i
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
E81
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 118i
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
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
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 5400 rpm
BMW 118i
141 hp
286 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
BMW 118i
140 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Performance
BMW 118i
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
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21.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.03 lb/hp
BMW 118i
21.34 lb/hp
11.03 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 118i
36 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
27 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
499 mi
Range
478 mi
BMW 118i
499 mi
478 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Environmental Impact
125 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).
123.1 kWh
BMW 118i
125 kWh
123.1 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
