The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.4 (09 - 10) vs. BMW 118i (04 - 07)
€ 15,000
€ 23,000
€ 15,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Leon 1.4 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.5 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the BMW 118i.
SEAT Leon 1.4
BMW 118i
57.4
69.6
77.5
56.3
68.9
76.1
69.6 in
Width
68.9 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57.4 in
Height
56.3 in
101.5
169.9
104.7
166.4
169.9 in
Length
166.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.4
BMW 118i
2758 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
3849 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
119 lb
4.14 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.4
BMW 118i
1P
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.4
BMW 118i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
85 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4
85 hp
127 hp
BMW 118i
96 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4
96 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
BMW 118i
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.4
BMW 118i
107 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
13.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
623 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
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32.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.65 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4
32.45 lb/hp
22.65 lb/hp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.4
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
32 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4
34 mpg
32 mpg
BMW 118i
25 mpg
city
23 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
495 mi
Range
426 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4
495 mi
426 mi
BMW 118i
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
138.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4
130.7 kWh
138.2 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.4
BMW 118i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
