The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (18 - 20) vs. BMW 118i Automatic 5-door (07 - 11)
€ 24,800
€ 26,900
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.7 inches longer, 2.7 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW 118i.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
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
168.6
104.7
166.9
168.6 in
Length
166.9 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
BMW 118i
2890 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
141 lb
4.65 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
BMW 118i
5F
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
BMW 118i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
113 hp
141 hp
BMW 118i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
BMW 118i
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
BMW 118i
122 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
▶ REPLAY
25.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.5 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
25.58 lb/hp
21.5 lb/hp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
36 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
56 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 118i
50 mpg
city
27 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
739 mi
Range
499 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
739 mi
499 mi
BMW 118i
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
125 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
86.4 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
206 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
BMW 118i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1232 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
