The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i Automatic 5-door (07 - 11) vs. SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 26,900
€ 23,800
€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘ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 0.9 inches shorter, 2.7 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop.
BMW 118i
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
55.9
68.8
76.1
57.4
71.5
77.8
68.8 in
Width
71.5 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
55.9 in
Height
57.4 in
104.7
166.9
103.8
167.8
166.9 in
Length
167.8 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
3031 lb
Curb Weight
2784 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
247 lb
8.15 %
General
BMW 118i
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
E87
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium 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 1.4 TSI ACT 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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 118i
141 hp
148 hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT 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 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Performance
BMW 118i
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
130 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
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21.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.81 lb/hp
BMW 118i
21.5 lb/hp
18.81 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
50 mpg
BMW 118i
36 mpg
50 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
27 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
499 mi
Range
661 mi
BMW 118i
499 mi
661 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT 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).
89 kWh
BMW 118i
125 kWh
89 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1140 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
