The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 15) vs. BMW 118i Steptronic (15 - 17)
€ 26,300

€ 26,800

€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI Start&Stop is 2.6 inches shorter, 2 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW 118i.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
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
167.8
105.9
170.4
167.8 in
Length
170.4 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
BMW 118i
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.95 %

General
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
BMW 118i
5F
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
BMW 118i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4500 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
148 hp
134 hp
BMW 118i
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
236 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 118i
Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
BMW 118i
131 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i
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19.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.87 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
19.89 lb/hp
22.87 lb/hp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
46 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
53 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 118i
45 mpg
city
37 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
706 mi
Range
634 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
706 mi
634 mi
BMW 118i
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
96.6 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
90.4 kWh
96.6 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
BMW 118i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft







34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft