The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (14 - 16) vs. BMW 118i Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 21,200
€ 26,100
€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 0.9 inches longer, 2.7 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW 118i.
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 118i
57.4
71.5
77.8
55.9
68.8
76.1
71.5 in
Width
68.8 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57.4 in
Height
55.9 in
103.8
167.8
104.7
166.9
167.8 in
Length
166.9 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 118i
2718 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
291 lb
9.67 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 118i
5F
Generation
E81
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 automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 118i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
123 hp
141 hp
BMW 118i
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
148 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
BMW 118i
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 118i
126 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
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22.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.34 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
22.1 lb/hp
21.34 lb/hp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
36 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
45 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 118i
35 mpg
city
27 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
598 mi
Range
499 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
598 mi
499 mi
BMW 118i
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
125 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
98.5 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 118i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1184 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
