The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra (09 - 11) vs. BMW 118i Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 29,000
€ 30,100
€ 29,000
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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same length, but the SEAT Leon Cupra is 0.1 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller.
SEAT Leon Cupra
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
170.2
170.2 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon Cupra
BMW 118i
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
8.86 %
General
SEAT Leon Cupra
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 manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon Cupra
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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
237 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra
237 hp
168 hp
BMW 118i
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 118i
Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra
BMW 118i
153 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon Cupra
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
▶ REPLAY
14.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.24 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra
14.19 lb/hp
18.24 lb/hp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon Cupra
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
41 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra
29 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 118i
22 mpg
city
32 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
422 mi
Range
557 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra
422 mi
557 mi
BMW 118i
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).
109.9 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra
153.5 kWh
109.9 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon Cupra
BMW 118i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
