The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT DSG (20 - ..) vs. BMW 118i 5-door (07 - 11)
€ 29,100
€ 24,800
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.1 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the BMW 118i.
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
BMW 118i
57.3
70.9
78.4
55.9
68.8
76.1
70.9 in
Width
68.8 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57.3 in
Height
55.9 in
105.7
172
104.7
166.9
172 in
Length
166.9 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
BMW 118i
3000 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3913 lb
Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.8 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
BMW 118i
KL
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
BMW 118i
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
148 hp
141 hp
BMW 118i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
BMW 118i
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
BMW 118i
137 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
▶ REPLAY
20.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.11 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
20.27 lb/hp
21.11 lb/hp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
39 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
49 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 118i
39 mpg
city
30 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
647 mi
Range
540 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
647 mi
540 mi
BMW 118i
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
115.6 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
90.9 kWh
115.6 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
BMW 118i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1166 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
36.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
