The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. BMW 118i Steptronic (17 - 19)
€ 29,500
€ 28,400
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI is just 0.2 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW 118i.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
BMW 118i
57.4
69.6
77.5
55.9
69.5
78.1
69.6 in
Width
69.5 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57.4 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
170.2
105.9
170.4
170.2 in
Length
170.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
BMW 118i
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.35 %
General
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
BMW 118i
1P
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
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 TFSI
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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
208 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
208 hp
134 hp
BMW 118i
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 118i
Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
BMW 118i
145 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
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15.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.87 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
15.9 lb/hp
22.87 lb/hp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
46 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
31 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 118i
24 mpg
city
37 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
455 mi
Range
634 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
455 mi
634 mi
BMW 118i
Environmental Impact
142.1 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 TFSI
142.1 kWh
96.6 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
BMW 118i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
