The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i Automatic (07 - 09) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI (18 - 20)
€ 23,700
€ 22,200
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘ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 1.5 TSI.
BMW 116i
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
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 1.5 TSI
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2732 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
256 lb
8.57 %
General
BMW 116i
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
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 1.5 TSI
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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 116i
120 hp
128 hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 116i
118 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
Performance
BMW 116i
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
▶ REPLAY
24.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.34 lb/hp
BMW 116i
24.89 lb/hp
21.34 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116i
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
48 mpg
BMW 116i
37 mpg
48 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
28 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
514 mi
Range
634 mi
BMW 116i
514 mi
634 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
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 1.5 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116i
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1193 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
