The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (14 - 16) vs. BMW 118i (15 - 15)
€ 19,000

€ 24,100

€ 19,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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 SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop is 2.6 inches shorter, 2 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW 118i.
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 118i
57.4
71.5
77.8
55.9
69.5
78.1
71.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57.4 in
Height
55.9 in
103.8
167.8
105.9
170.4
167.8 in
Length
170.4 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 118i
2674 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb

Weight Difference:
357 lb
11.78 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 118i
5F
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 118i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
108 hp
134 hp
BMW 118i
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
129 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 118i
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 118i
121 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i
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24.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.62 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
24.76 lb/hp
22.62 lb/hp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
44 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
48 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 118i
39 mpg
city
34 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
634 mi
Range
598 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
634 mi
598 mi
BMW 118i
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
102.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
92.9 kWh
102.4 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 118i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft







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