The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI (13 - 15) vs. BMW 118i (11 - 15)
€ 18,000
€ 28,200
€ 18,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200
ⓘ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 SC 1.6 TDI is 3.8 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and an inch taller than the BMW 118i.
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
BMW 118i
56.9
71.3
77.8
55.9
69.5
78.1
71.3 in
Width
69.5 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56.9 in
Height
55.9 in
102.4
166.5
105.9
170.2
166.5 in
Length
170.2 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
BMW 118i
2780 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
251 lb
8.28 %
General
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
BMW 118i
5F
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
BMW 118i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
89 hp
at 2750 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
89 hp
168 hp
BMW 118i
170 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 118i
Performance
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
BMW 118i
111 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
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31.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.04 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
31.24 lb/hp
18.04 lb/hp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
40 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
40 mpg
BMW 118i
45 mpg
city
31 mpg
67 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
758 mi
Range
547 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
758 mi
547 mi
BMW 118i
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
111.8 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
111.8 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
BMW 118i
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
