The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12)
€ 26,800

€ 32,300

€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300
ⓘ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 BMW 116d ED is 0.2 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the SEAT Leon Cupra R.
BMW 116d ED
SEAT Leon Cupra R
55.6
69.5
78.1
57.4
69.6
77.5
69.5 in
Width
69.6 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
55.6 in
Height
57.4 in
105.9
170.4
101.5
170.2
170.4 in
Length
170.2 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116d ED
SEAT Leon Cupra R
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.54 %

General
BMW 116d ED
SEAT Leon Cupra R
F21
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 116d ED
SEAT Leon Cupra R
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
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 116d ED
114 hp
261 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
BMW 116d ED
199 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Performance
BMW 116d ED
SEAT Leon Cupra R
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d ED
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra R
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26.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.88 lb/hp
BMW 116d ED
26.97 lb/hp
12.88 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116d ED
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW 116d ED
69 mpg
29 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra R
60 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
950 mi
Range
422 mi
BMW 116d ED
950 mi
422 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Environmental Impact
70 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).
153.5 kWh
BMW 116d ED
70 kWh
153.5 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116d ED
SEAT Leon Cupra R
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








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