The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20) vs. BMW 118i Automatic (04 - 07)
€ 23,700
€ 25,100
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches longer, 2.6 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the BMW 118i.
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
BMW 118i
57.4
71.5
77.8
56.3
68.9
76.1
71.5 in
Width
68.9 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57.4 in
Height
56.3 in
103.8
168.6
104.7
166.4
168.6 in
Length
166.4 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
BMW 118i
2868 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.55 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
BMW 118i
5F
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
BMW 118i
Straight-four 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
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
128 hp
127 hp
BMW 118i
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
148 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
BMW 118i
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
BMW 118i
128 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
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22.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.17 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
22.41 lb/hp
23.17 lb/hp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
12.4 lb✽
( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
30 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
7 MPGe
30 mpg
BMW 118i
16.7 lb
city
22 mpg
9.9 lb
highway
No data
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
302 mi
Range
398 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
302 mi
398 mi
BMW 118i
Environmental Impact
25.6 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).
147.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
25.6 kWh
147.7 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
179 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
BMW 118i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1122 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
