The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116d (19 - ..) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20)
€ 30,900

€ 37,400

€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW 116d is 1.5 inches longer and 0.7 inches narrower.
BMW 116d
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
56.5
70.8
81.9
56.5
71.5
77.8
70.8 in
Width
71.5 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56.5 in
Height
56.5 in
105.1
170
103.6
168.5
170 in
Length
168.5 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116d
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3155 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.31 %

General
BMW 116d
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
F40
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 116d
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 5400 rpm
BMW 116d
114 hp
286 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
BMW 116d
199 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Performance
BMW 116d
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
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28.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.03 lb/hp
BMW 116d
28.04 lb/hp
11.03 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116d
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 116d
62 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
52 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
687 mi
Range
478 mi
BMW 116d
687 mi
478 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
123.1 kWh
BMW 116d
78.2 kWh
123.1 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
192 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116d
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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