The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15) vs. BMW 118i (17 - 19)
€ 21,200
€ 26,300
€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop is 2.6 inches shorter, 2 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW 118i.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
BMW 118i
57.4
71.5
77.8
55.9
69.5
78.1
71.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57.4 in
Height
55.9 in
103.8
167.8
105.9
170.4
167.8 in
Length
170.4 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
BMW 118i
2835 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb
Weight Difference:
196 lb
6.47 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
BMW 118i
5F
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
BMW 118i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
104 hp
134 hp
BMW 118i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 118i
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
BMW 118i
119 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
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27.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.62 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
27.26 lb/hp
22.62 lb/hp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
44 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
62 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 118i
51 mpg
city
36 mpg
71 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
818 mi
Range
610 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
818 mi
610 mi
BMW 118i
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
100.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
78.2 kWh
100.4 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
BMW 118i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1133 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
