The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (12 - 14) vs. BMW 116i (17 - 19)
€ 18,200

€ 25,200

€ 18,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘ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 SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop is 2.6 inches shorter, 2 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW 116i.
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 116i
57.4
71.5
77.8
55.9
69.5
78.1
71.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57.4 in
Height
55.9 in
103.8
167.8
105.9
170.4
167.8 in
Length
170.4 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 116i
2665 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb

Weight Difference:
366 lb
12.07 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 116i
5F
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 116i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4250 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
104 hp
108 hp
BMW 116i
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
129 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
BMW 116i
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 116i
119 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116i
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25.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.06 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
25.63 lb/hp
28.06 lb/hp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
44 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
48 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 116i
40 mpg
city
35 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
634 mi
Range
610 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
634 mi
610 mi
BMW 116i
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
100.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
92.9 kWh
100.4 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 116i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft







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