The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i Steptronic 5-door (15 - 15) vs. SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300 DSG (17 - 18)
€ 26,900
€ 36,600
€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600
ⓘ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 3.3 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300.
BMW 118i
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
55.9
69.5
78.1
56
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
105.9
170.4
102.2
167.2
170.4 in
Length
167.2 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
General
BMW 118i
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
F20
Generation
5F
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 118i
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
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
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 118i
134 hp
296 hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW 118i
177 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
Performance
BMW 118i
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
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22.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.39 lb/hp
BMW 118i
22.95 lb/hp
10.39 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 118i
42 mpg
35 mpg
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
33 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
577 mi
Range
464 mi
BMW 118i
577 mi
464 mi
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
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).
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 300
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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


















