The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra R (17 - 18) vs. BMW 118i Automatic (04 - 07)
€ 45,000

€ 25,100

€ 45,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Leon Cupra R is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.1 inches longer, 2.6 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the BMW 118i.
SEAT Leon Cupra R
BMW 118i
56.5
71.5
77.8
56.3
68.9
76.1
71.5 in
Width
68.9 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56.5 in
Height
56.3 in
103.6
168.5
104.7
166.4
168.5 in
Length
166.4 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon Cupra R
BMW 118i
3203 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb

Weight Difference:
260 lb
8.12 %

General
SEAT Leon Cupra R
BMW 118i
5F
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon Cupra R
BMW 118i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra R
306 hp
127 hp
BMW 118i
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra R
280 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
BMW 118i
Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra R
BMW 118i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i
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10.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.17 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
10.47 lb/hp
23.17 lb/hp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon Cupra R
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
30 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra R
32 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 118i
24 mpg
city
22 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
426 mi
Range
398 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra R
426 mi
398 mi
BMW 118i
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
147.7 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra R
138.2 kWh
147.7 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon Cupra R
BMW 118i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1052 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft







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