The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI (16 - 18)
€ 22,200

€ 27,200

€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 116i is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.3 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop.
BMW 116i
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
55.9
68.8
76.1
56.3
71.3
77.8
68.8 in
Width
71.3 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
55.9 in
Height
56.3 in
104.7
166.9
102.3
167.2
166.9 in
Length
167.2 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
102.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116i
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
2910 lb
Curb Weight
2833 lb
3847 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.65 %

General
BMW 116i
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
E81
Generation
5F
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 SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 116i
120 hp
148 hp
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
136 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 116i
136 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Performance
BMW 116i
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
127 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
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24.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.14 lb/hp
BMW 116i
24.25 lb/hp
19.14 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116i
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
53 mpg
BMW 116i
39 mpg
53 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
30 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
540 mi
Range
706 mi
BMW 116i
540 mi
706 mi
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
90.4 kWh
BMW 116i
115.6 kWh
90.4 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116i
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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