The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i Automatic (11 - 13) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI (18 - 20)
€ 30,100
€ 22,200
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 118i is 1.7 inches longer, 2 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI.
BMW 118i
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
55.9
69.5
78.1
57.4
71.5
77.8
69.5 in
Width
71.5 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
55.9 in
Height
57.4 in
105.9
170.2
103.8
168.6
170.2 in
Length
168.6 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
3064 lb
Curb Weight
2732 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
333 lb
10.87 %
General
BMW 118i
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
F21
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 118i
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 118i
168 hp
128 hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 118i
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
Performance
BMW 118i
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
138 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
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18.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.34 lb/hp
BMW 118i
18.24 lb/hp
21.34 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
48 mpg
BMW 118i
41 mpg
48 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
32 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
557 mi
Range
634 mi
BMW 118i
557 mi
634 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
92.9 kWh
BMW 118i
109.9 kWh
92.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1193 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
