The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra 300 (17 - 18) vs. BMW 118i Automatic 5-door (11 - 13)
€ 35,200

€ 30,800

€ 35,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,800
ⓘ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 Cupra 300 is 1.7 inches shorter, 2 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the BMW 118i.
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
BMW 118i
56.5
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
56.5 in
Height
55.9 in
103.6
168.5
105.9
170.2
168.5 in
Length
170.2 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
BMW 118i
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb

Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.36 %

General
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
BMW 118i
5F
Generation
F20
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 300
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
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
296 hp
168 hp
BMW 118i
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 118i
Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
BMW 118i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 300
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i
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10.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.24 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
10.39 lb/hp
18.24 lb/hp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
41 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
34 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 118i
26 mpg
city
32 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
450 mi
Range
557 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
450 mi
557 mi
BMW 118i
Environmental Impact
130.7 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 300
130.7 kWh
109.9 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
BMW 118i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft







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