The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i (15 - 17) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..)
€ 23,600

€ 26,600

€ 23,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600
ⓘ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 1.5 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT.
BMW 116i
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
55.9
69.5
78.1
57.3
70.9
78.4
69.5 in
Width
70.9 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
55.9 in
Height
57.3 in
105.9
170.4
105.7
172
170.4 in
Length
172 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116i
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
3031 lb
Curb Weight
2901 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
130 lb
4.29 %

General
BMW 116i
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
F21
Generation
KL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 116i
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-three gasoline 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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
108 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 116i
108 hp
148 hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
133 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 116i
133 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
BMW 116i
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
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28.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.6 lb/hp
BMW 116i
28.06 lb/hp
19.6 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116i
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
48 mpg
BMW 116i
44 mpg
48 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
35 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
610 mi
Range
634 mi
BMW 116i
610 mi
634 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
92.9 kWh
BMW 116i
100.4 kWh
92.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116i
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1155 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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