The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.4 (10 - 12) vs. BMW 118i Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 15,600
€ 30,100
€ 15,600
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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The SEAT Leon 1.4 is just 0.4 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW 118i.
SEAT Leon 1.4
BMW 118i
57.4
69.6
77.5
55.9
69.5
78.1
69.6 in
Width
69.5 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57.4 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
169.9
105.9
170.2
169.9 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.4
BMW 118i
2923 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
3849 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb
Weight Difference:
141 lb
4.6 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.4
BMW 118i
1P
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 1.4
BMW 118i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
85 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4
85 hp
168 hp
BMW 118i
96 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4
96 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 118i
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.4
BMW 118i
107 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
14.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
643 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
▶ REPLAY
34.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.24 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4
34.39 lb/hp
18.24 lb/hp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.4
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
41 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4
37 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 118i
28 mpg
city
32 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
542 mi
Range
557 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4
542 mi
557 mi
BMW 118i
Environmental Impact
119.4 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 1.4
119.4 kWh
109.9 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.4
BMW 118i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
