The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. BMW 118i Steptronic DKG (19 - ..)
€ 24,000
€ 30,200
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI is 0.2 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the BMW 118i.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
BMW 118i
57.4
69.6
77.4
56.5
70.8
81.9
69.6 in
Width
70.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
57.4 in
Height
56.5 in
101.5
169.9
105.1
170
169.9 in
Length
170 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
BMW 118i
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.45 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
BMW 118i
1P
Generation
F40
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
BMW 118i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4600 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
158 hp
138 hp
BMW 118i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1480 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 118i
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
BMW 118i
132 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
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20.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.28 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
20.16 lb/hp
22.28 lb/hp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
47 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
36 mpg
47 mpg
BMW 118i
27 mpg
city
37 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
518 mi
Range
522 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
518 mi
522 mi
BMW 118i
Environmental Impact
125 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).
94.8 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
125 kWh
94.8 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
BMW 118i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
