The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i Automatic (07 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI (16 - 18)
€ 26,100
€ 24,100
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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 0.3 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and an inch lower than the SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop.
BMW 118i
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
55.9
68.8
76.1
56.9
71.3
77.8
68.8 in
Width
71.3 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
55.9 in
Height
56.9 in
104.7
166.9
102.4
167.2
166.9 in
Length
167.2 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
3009 lb
Curb Weight
2734 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
9.17 %
General
BMW 118i
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
E81
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 118i
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
BMW 118i
141 hp
113 hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 118i
140 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Performance
BMW 118i
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
130 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
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21.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.19 lb/hp
BMW 118i
21.34 lb/hp
24.19 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
59 mpg
BMW 118i
36 mpg
59 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
27 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
499 mi
Range
777 mi
BMW 118i
499 mi
777 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
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).
82.2 kWh
BMW 118i
125 kWh
82.2 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
