The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i (17 - 19) vs. SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI (16 - 18)
€ 25,200

€ 25,100

€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘ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 3.3 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop.
BMW 116i
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
55.9
69.5
78.1
56.3
71.3
77.8
69.5 in
Width
71.3 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
55.9 in
Height
56.3 in
105.9
170.4
102.2
167.2
170.4 in
Length
167.2 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116i
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
3031 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
187 lb
6.17 %

General
BMW 116i
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
F21
Generation
5F
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 SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
108 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
BMW 116i
108 hp
178 hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
133 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
BMW 116i
133 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Performance
BMW 116i
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
121 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
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28.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.98 lb/hp
BMW 116i
28.06 lb/hp
15.98 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116i
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW 116i
44 mpg
39 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
35 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
610 mi
Range
518 mi
BMW 116i
610 mi
518 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
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).
113.6 kWh
BMW 116i
100.4 kWh
113.6 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116i
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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