The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (18 - 20) vs. BMW 118i Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 26,500
€ 30,100
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100
ⓘ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 is 1.7 inches shorter, 2 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
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
168.6
105.9
170.2
168.6 in
Length
170.2 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
BMW 118i
2952 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.65 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
BMW 118i
5F
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
BMW 118i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
113 hp
168 hp
BMW 118i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 118i
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
BMW 118i
122 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
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26.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.24 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
26.12 lb/hp
18.24 lb/hp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
41 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
59 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 118i
53 mpg
city
32 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
777 mi
Range
557 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
777 mi
557 mi
BMW 118i
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
109.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
82.2 kWh
109.9 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
219 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
BMW 118i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1215 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
