The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI (13 - 14) vs. BMW 118i (04 - 07)
€ 20,700

€ 23,000

€ 20,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the BMW 118i.
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 118i
56.9
71.3
77.8
56.3
68.9
76.1
71.3 in
Width
68.9 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56.9 in
Height
56.3 in
102.4
166.5
104.7
166.4
166.5 in
Length
166.4 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 118i
2670 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb

Weight Difference:
207 lb
7.19 %

General
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 118i
5F
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
138 hp
127 hp
BMW 118i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
BMW 118i
Performance
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 118i
131 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i
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19.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.65 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
19.35 lb/hp
22.65 lb/hp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
32 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
45 mpg
32 mpg
BMW 118i
37 mpg
city
23 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
598 mi
Range
426 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
598 mi
426 mi
BMW 118i
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
138.2 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
98.5 kWh
138.2 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 118i
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft







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