The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (13 - 15) vs. BMW 118i Steptronic 5-door (13 - 15)
€ 21,900
€ 31,000
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,000
ⓘ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 Ecomotive is 3.8 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and an inch taller than the BMW 118i.
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
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 Ecomotive
BMW 118i
2734 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
342 lb
11.12 %
General
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
BMW 118i
5F
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
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
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
108 hp
168 hp
BMW 118i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 118i
Performance
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
BMW 118i
122 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
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25.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.3 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
25.31 lb/hp
18.3 lb/hp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
41 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
71 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 118i
60 mpg
city
32 mpg
76 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
941 mi
Range
557 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
941 mi
557 mi
BMW 118i
Environmental Impact
67.9 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 SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
67.9 kWh
109.9 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
140 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
BMW 118i
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 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










