The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i (04 - 07) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (18 - 20)
€ 21,200
€ 26,500
€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 116i is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches shorter, 2.6 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI.
BMW 116i
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
56.3
68.9
76.1
57.4
71.5
77.8
68.9 in
Width
71.5 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56.3 in
Height
57.4 in
104.7
166.4
103.8
168.6
166.4 in
Length
168.6 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116i
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2937 lb
3759 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
115 lb
3.92 %
General
BMW 116i
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
E87
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 116i
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 116i
113 hp
148 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
111 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 116i
111 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 116i
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
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24.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.84 lb/hp
BMW 116i
24.97 lb/hp
19.84 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116i
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
55 mpg
BMW 116i
31 mpg
55 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
22 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
414 mi
Range
723 mi
BMW 116i
414 mi
723 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
88.5 kWh
BMW 116i
142.1 kWh
88.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116i
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
