The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118i Steptronic (15 - 15) vs. SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15)

€ 26,200
BMW 118i Steptronic (15 - 15) BMW 118i
€ 32,600
 SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15) SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600

ⓘ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 3.7 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280.
BMW 118i
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118i Steptronic (15 - 15)
69.5
78.1
56
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
71.3
77.8
69.5 in
Width
71.3 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
55.9 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint BMW 118i Steptronic (15 - 15)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
102.2
166.8
170.4 in
Length
166.8 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 118i
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
3064 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
BMW 118i Steptronic (15 - 15)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.08 %
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15)

General

BMW 118i
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
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 SC Cupra 280
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
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
BMW 118i
134 hp
276 hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW 118i
162 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280

Performance

BMW 118i
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280

▶ REPLAY
22.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.98 lb/hp
BMW 118i
22.87 lb/hp
10.98 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118i
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 118i
42 mpg
35 mpg
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
33 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
577 mi
Range
464 mi
BMW 118i
577 mi
464 mi
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
127 kWh
BMW 118i
106.1 kWh
127 kWh
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 118i
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft