The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i 5-door (17 - 19) vs. SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
€ 26,000

€ 21,800

€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800
ⓘ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 1.0 TSI.
BMW 116i
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
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 1.0 TSI
3042 lb
Curb Weight
2795 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
247 lb
8.12 %

General
BMW 116i
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
F20
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 1.0 TSI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
3
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
108 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 116i
108 hp
108 hp
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
133 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 116i
133 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Performance
BMW 116i
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
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28.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.88 lb/hp
BMW 116i
28.17 lb/hp
25.88 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116i
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
50 mpg
BMW 116i
40 mpg
50 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
31 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
547 mi
Range
661 mi
BMW 116i
547 mi
661 mi
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
89 kWh
BMW 116i
111.8 kWh
89 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
259 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116i
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1063 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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