The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i Automatic (07 - 09) vs. SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (16 - 18)
€ 23,700
€ 20,000
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘ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 1.7 inches shorter, 2.7 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop.
BMW 116i
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
55.9
68.8
76.1
57.4
71.5
77.8
68.8 in
Width
71.5 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
55.9 in
Height
57.4 in
104.7
166.9
103.8
168.6
166.9 in
Length
168.6 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116i
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2674 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb
Weight Difference:
313 lb
10.48 %
General
BMW 116i
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
E81
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 116i
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
BMW 116i
120 hp
108 hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 116i
118 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Performance
BMW 116i
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
126 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
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24.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.76 lb/hp
BMW 116i
24.89 lb/hp
24.76 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116i
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
48 mpg
BMW 116i
37 mpg
48 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
28 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
514 mi
Range
634 mi
BMW 116i
514 mi
634 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
121.2 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
121.2 kWh
92.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116i
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
