The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i Automatic (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (19 - 19)
€ 24,300

€ 31,100

€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
BMW 116i
SEAT Leon 2.0 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 2.0 TDI
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3146 lb
3913 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
170 lb
5.4 %

General
BMW 116i
SEAT Leon 2.0 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 2.0 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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 116i
120 hp
181 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
136 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 116i
136 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 116i
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
24.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.38 lb/hp
BMW 116i
24.8 lb/hp
17.38 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116i
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
53 mpg
BMW 116i
36 mpg
53 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
27 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
499 mi
Range
706 mi
BMW 116i
499 mi
706 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
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).
90.4 kWh
BMW 116i
125 kWh
90.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116i
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1131 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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