The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (09 - 12) vs. BMW 118i Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 19,100
€ 30,100
€ 19,100
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 TSI is just 0.4 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW 118i.
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
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 TSI
BMW 118i
2919 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb
Weight Difference:
146 lb
4.76 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
BMW 118i
1P
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.4 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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
123 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
123 hp
168 hp
BMW 118i
148 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 118i
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
BMW 118i
122 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
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23.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.24 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
23.73 lb/hp
18.24 lb/hp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
41 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 118i
29 mpg
city
32 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
542 mi
Range
557 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
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 TSI
119.4 kWh
109.9 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
BMW 118i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1248 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
