The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (16 - 18) vs. BMW 118i Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 15,500
€ 30,100
€ 15,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100
ⓘ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 is 1.7 inches shorter, 2 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW 118i.
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
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
168.6
105.9
170.2
168.6 in
Length
170.2 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
BMW 118i
2619 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb
Weight Difference:
445 lb
14.52 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
BMW 118i
5F
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
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
85 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
85 hp
168 hp
BMW 118i
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 118i
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
BMW 118i
111 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
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30.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.24 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
30.81 lb/hp
18.24 lb/hp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
41 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
46 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 118i
37 mpg
city
32 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
609 mi
Range
557 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
609 mi
557 mi
BMW 118i
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).
109.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
96.6 kWh
109.9 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
BMW 118i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1129 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
