The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (12 - 16) vs. BMW 118i Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 26,800
€ 30,100
€ 26,800
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 1.8 TSI Start&Stop is 2.1 inches shorter, 2 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the BMW 118i.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 118i
56.9
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
56.9 in
Height
55.9 in
102.2
168.1
105.9
170.2
168.1 in
Length
170.2 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 118i
2926 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb
Weight Difference:
139 lb
4.54 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 118i
5F
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 118i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
178 hp
168 hp
BMW 118i
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 118i
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 118i
139 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
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16.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.24 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
16.44 lb/hp
18.24 lb/hp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
41 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
41 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 118i
33 mpg
city
32 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
536 mi
Range
557 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
536 mi
557 mi
BMW 118i
Environmental Impact
109.9 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 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
109.9 kWh
109.9 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 118i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1153 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
