The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i (07 - 09) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (10 - 12)
€ 21,700

€ 24,100

€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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 3 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI.
BMW 116i
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
55.9
68.8
76.1
57.4
69.6
77.5
68.8 in
Width
69.6 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
55.9 in
Height
57.4 in
104.7
166.9
101.5
169.9
166.9 in
Length
169.9 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116i
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
2932 lb
Curb Weight
3208 lb
3869 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4134 lb

Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.6 %

General
BMW 116i
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
E81
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-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
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 116i
120 hp
138 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 116i
118 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 116i
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
24.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.25 lb/hp
BMW 116i
24.43 lb/hp
23.25 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116i
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
49 mpg
BMW 116i
41 mpg
49 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
31 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
568 mi
Range
712 mi
BMW 116i
568 mi
712 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
98.8 kWh
BMW 116i
109.9 kWh
98.8 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116i
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








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