The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (14 - 16) vs. BMW 116i (07 - 09)
€ 15,500
€ 21,700
€ 15,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 0.9 inches longer, 2.7 inches wider and 2.9 inches taller than the BMW 116i.
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
BMW 116i
58.9
71.5
77.8
55.9
68.8
76.1
71.5 in
Width
68.8 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
58.9 in
Height
55.9 in
103.8
167.8
104.7
166.9
167.8 in
Length
166.9 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
BMW 116i
2619 lb
Curb Weight
2932 lb
3726 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3869 lb
Weight Difference:
313 lb
10.67 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
BMW 116i
5F
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
BMW 116i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
85 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
85 hp
120 hp
BMW 116i
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
BMW 116i
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
BMW 116i
111 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
▶ REPLAY
30.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.43 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
30.81 lb/hp
24.43 lb/hp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
41 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
46 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 116i
37 mpg
city
31 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
609 mi
Range
568 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
609 mi
568 mi
BMW 116i
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
109.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
96.6 kWh
109.9 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
BMW 116i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1107 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
