The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i Automatic (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG (Autogas) (10 - 12)
€ 24,300

€ 19,900

€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900
ⓘ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 3 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG.
BMW 116i
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
55.9
68.8
76.1
57.4
69.6
77.5
68.8 in
Width
69.6 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
55.9 in
Height
57.4 in
104.7
166.9
101.5
169.9
166.9 in
Length
169.9 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116i
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
2976 lb
Curb Weight
2956 lb
3913 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4048 lb

Weight Difference:
20 lb
0.67 %

General
BMW 116i
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
E81
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 116i
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
BMW 116i
120 hp
97 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
136 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
BMW 116i
136 lb‑ft
106 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
Performance
BMW 116i
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
126 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
▶ REPLAY
24.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.47 lb/hp
BMW 116i
24.8 lb/hp
30.47 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116i
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 116i
36 mpg
25 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
27 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
499 mi
Range
281 mi
BMW 116i
499 mi
281 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
Environmental Impact
125 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).
140 kWh
BMW 116i
125 kWh
140 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116i
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








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