The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i Steptronic (13 - 15) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra (09 - 11)
€ 30,300
€ 29,000
€ 30,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same length, but the BMW 118i is 0.1 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower.
BMW 118i
SEAT Leon Cupra
55.9
69.5
78.1
57.4
69.6
77.5
69.5 in
Width
69.6 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
55.9 in
Height
57.4 in
105.9
170.2
101.5
170.2
170.2 in
Length
170.2 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i
SEAT Leon Cupra
3064 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
8.86 %
General
BMW 118i
SEAT Leon Cupra
F21
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 118i
SEAT Leon Cupra
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
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 5700 rpm
BMW 118i
168 hp
237 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
BMW 118i
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra
Performance
BMW 118i
SEAT Leon Cupra
138 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon Cupra
▶ REPLAY
18.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.19 lb/hp
BMW 118i
18.24 lb/hp
14.19 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
SEAT Leon Cupra
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW 118i
41 mpg
29 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra
32 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
557 mi
Range
422 mi
BMW 118i
557 mi
422 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra
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).
153.5 kWh
BMW 118i
109.9 kWh
153.5 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
SEAT Leon Cupra
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
