The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i Steptronic 5-door (15 - 17) vs. SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
€ 27,500

€ 20,800

€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘ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 1.5 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI.
BMW 118i
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
55.9
69.5
78.1
57.3
70.9
78.4
69.5 in
Width
70.9 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
55.9 in
Height
57.3 in
105.9
170.4
105.7
172
170.4 in
Length
172 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
298 lb
9.69 %

General
BMW 118i
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
F20
Generation
KL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 118i
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
3
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
134 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 118i
134 hp
89 hp
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 118i
177 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Performance
BMW 118i
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
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22.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.21 lb/hp
BMW 118i
22.95 lb/hp
31.21 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
51 mpg
BMW 118i
46 mpg
51 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
37 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
634 mi
Range
675 mi
BMW 118i
634 mi
675 mi
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
87.2 kWh
BMW 118i
96.6 kWh
87.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.8 cu ft