The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i Automatic (11 - 13) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (15 - 16)
€ 27,300

€ 25,400

€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 116i is 2.4 inches longer, 2 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop.
BMW 116i
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
55.9
69.5
78.1
57.4
71.5
77.8
69.5 in
Width
71.5 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
55.9 in
Height
57.4 in
105.9
170.2
103.8
167.8
170.2 in
Length
167.8 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116i
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
3064 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.93 %

General
BMW 116i
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
F21
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 116i
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
BMW 116i
134 hp
108 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 116i
162 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Performance
BMW 116i
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
130 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
22.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
BMW 116i
22.87 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116i
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
60 mpg
BMW 116i
41 mpg
60 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
32 mpg
city
55 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
557 mi
Range
797 mi
BMW 116i
557 mi
797 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
80.3 kWh
BMW 116i
109.9 kWh
80.3 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116i
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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