The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT DSG (14 - 16) vs. BMW 118i 5-door (07 - 11)
€ 23,300

€ 24,800

€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop is 0.4 inches shorter, 2.4 inches wider and an inch taller than the BMW 118i.
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
BMW 118i
56.9
71.3
77.8
55.9
68.8
76.1
71.3 in
Width
68.8 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56.9 in
Height
55.9 in
102.4
166.5
104.7
166.9
166.5 in
Length
166.9 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
BMW 118i
2740 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3913 lb

Weight Difference:
236 lb
7.93 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT 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
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
148 hp
141 hp
BMW 118i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
BMW 118i
Performance
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
BMW 118i
134 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 118i
▶ REPLAY
18.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.11 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
18.51 lb/hp
21.11 lb/hp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
39 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
50 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 118i
No data
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
661 mi
Range
540 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
661 mi
540 mi
BMW 118i
Environmental Impact
89 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).
115.6 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
89 kWh
115.6 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
BMW 118i
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1140 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