The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (09 - 12) vs. BMW 116i Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 19,100
€ 24,300
€ 19,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3 inches longer, 0.8 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
68.8
76.1
69.6 in
Width
68.8 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57.4 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
169.9
104.7
166.9
169.9 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
BMW 116i
2919 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3913 lb
Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.92 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
BMW 116i
1P
Generation
E81
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 automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.4 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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
123 hp
120 hp
BMW 116i
148 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
BMW 116i
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
BMW 116i
122 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
▶ REPLAY
23.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.8 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
23.73 lb/hp
24.8 lb/hp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
36 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 116i
29 mpg
city
27 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
542 mi
Range
499 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
542 mi
499 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).
125 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
BMW 116i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1248 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
