The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i (17 - 19) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15)
€ 25,200
€ 18,500
€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 116i is 2.6 inches longer, 2 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI.
BMW 116i
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
55.9
69.5
78.1
57.4
71.5
77.8
69.5 in
Width
71.5 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
55.9 in
Height
57.4 in
105.9
170.4
103.8
167.8
170.4 in
Length
167.8 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116i
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
3031 lb
Curb Weight
2824 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
207 lb
6.83 %
General
BMW 116i
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
F21
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 116i
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 2750 rpm
BMW 116i
108 hp
89 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
133 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 116i
133 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Performance
BMW 116i
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
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28.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.73 lb/hp
BMW 116i
28.06 lb/hp
31.73 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116i
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
57 mpg
BMW 116i
44 mpg
57 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
35 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
67 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
610 mi
Range
758 mi
BMW 116i
610 mi
758 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
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).
84.3 kWh
BMW 116i
100.4 kWh
84.3 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116i
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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














