The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 15) vs. BMW 118i Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 23,000
€ 26,100
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100
ⓘ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 0.9 inches longer, 2.7 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
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
167.8
104.7
166.9
167.8 in
Length
166.9 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
BMW 118i
2879 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
130 lb
4.32 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
BMW 118i
5F
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
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
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
104 hp
141 hp
BMW 118i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
140 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
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
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27.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.34 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
27.68 lb/hp
21.34 lb/hp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
36 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
60 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 118i
51 mpg
city
27 mpg
67 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
797 mi
Range
499 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
797 mi
499 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).
125 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
80.3 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
BMW 118i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1111 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
