The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra (09 - 11) vs. BMW 118d (07 - 12)
€ 29,000
€ 25,600
€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Leon Cupra is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.3 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW 118d.
SEAT Leon Cupra
BMW 118d
57.4
69.6
77.5
55.9
68.8
76.1
69.6 in
Width
68.8 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57.4 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
170.2
104.7
166.9
170.2 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon Cupra
BMW 118d
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
9.19 %
General
SEAT Leon Cupra
BMW 118d
1P
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon Cupra
BMW 118d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
237 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra
237 hp
141 hp
BMW 118d
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra
221 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
BMW 118d
Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra
BMW 118d
153 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon Cupra
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
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14.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.65 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra
14.19 lb/hp
21.65 lb/hp
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon Cupra
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
52 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra
29 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 118d
22 mpg
city
44 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
422 mi
Range
704 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra
422 mi
704 mi
BMW 118d
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
92.5 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra
153.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon Cupra
BMW 118d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
926 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
