The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (09 - 12) vs. BMW 116i (17 - 19)
€ 19,100

€ 25,200

€ 19,100
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 a little. The SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI is 0.6 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW 116i.
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
BMW 116i
57.4
69.6
77.5
55.9
69.5
78.1
69.6 in
Width
69.5 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57.4 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
169.9
105.9
170.4
169.9 in
Length
170.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
BMW 116i
2919 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb

Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.69 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
BMW 116i
1P
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 1.4 TSI
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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
123 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4250 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
123 hp
108 hp
BMW 116i
148 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
BMW 116i
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
BMW 116i
122 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116i
▶ REPLAY
23.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.06 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
23.73 lb/hp
28.06 lb/hp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
44 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 116i
29 mpg
city
35 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
542 mi
Range
610 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
542 mi
610 mi
BMW 116i
Environmental Impact
119.4 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 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
100.4 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
BMW 116i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1248 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft








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