The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 15) vs. BMW 118i (07 - 12)
€ 23,000

€ 24,100

€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.4 cm longer, 6.8 cm wider and 3.8 cm taller than the BMW 118i.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
BMW 118i
1459
1816
1975
1421
1748
1934
1816 mm
Width
1748 mm
1975 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1934 mm
1459 mm
Height
1421 mm
2636
4263
2660
4239
4263 mm
Length
4239 mm
2636 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
BMW 118i
1306 kg
Kerb Weight
1340 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1765 kg

Weight Difference:
34 kg
2.54 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
BMW 118i
5F
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch 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-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
104 bhp
at 3000 rpm
Power
141 bhp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
104 bhp
141 bhp
BMW 118i
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
190 NM
at 4250 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
250 NM
190 NM
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
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec

BMW 118i
▶ REPLAY
12.56 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.5 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
12.56 kg/bhp
9.5 kg/bhp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
72 mpg
combined
46 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
72 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 118i
61 mpg
city
36 mpg
81 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
53 L
797 mi
Range
540 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
797 mi
540 mi
BMW 118i
Environmental Impact
80.3 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 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
80.3 kWh
115.6 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
102 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
BMW 118i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
504 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
330 L







1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L