The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i Automatic (07 - 09) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (18 - 20)
€ 23,700
€ 26,500
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
BMW 116i
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2952 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
35 lb
1.17 %
General
BMW 116i
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
E81
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 116i
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
BMW 116i
120 hp
113 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 116i
118 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Performance
BMW 116i
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
24.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.12 lb/hp
BMW 116i
24.89 lb/hp
26.12 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116i
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
59 mpg
BMW 116i
37 mpg
59 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
28 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
514 mi
Range
777 mi
BMW 116i
514 mi
777 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
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).
82.2 kWh
BMW 116i
121.2 kWh
82.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116i
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1215 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
