The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon Cupra 280 (14 - 15) vs. BMW 118i (15 - 15)

€ 33,100
SEAT Leon Cupra 280 (14 - 15) SEAT Leon Cupra 280
€ 24,100
 BMW 118i (15 - 15) BMW 118i
€ 33,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100

ⓘ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 Cupra 280 is 2.3 inches shorter, 2 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the BMW 118i.
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
BMW 118i
56.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
71.5
77.8
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118i (15 - 15)
69.5
78.1
71.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56.5 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
103.6
168.1
Blueprint BMW 118i (15 - 15)
105.9
170.4
168.1 in
Length
170.4 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
BMW 118i
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4112 lb
SEAT Leon Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.43 %
BMW 118i (15 - 15)

General

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
BMW 118i
5F
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
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
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
276 hp
134 hp
BMW 118i
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
258 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 118i

Performance

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
BMW 118i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 280

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i

▶ REPLAY
11.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.62 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
11.14 lb/hp
22.62 lb/hp
BMW 118i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
44 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
35 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 118i
27 mpg
city
34 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
464 mi
Range
598 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
464 mi
598 mi
BMW 118i
Environmental Impact
127 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).
102.4 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
127 kWh
102.4 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
BMW 118i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1091 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