The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT DSG (16 - 18) vs. BMW 116d (09 - 12)
€ 26,800

€ 24,200

€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.7 inches longer, 2.7 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW 116d.
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
BMW 116d
57.4
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
57.4 in
Height
55.9 in
103.8
168.6
104.7
166.9
168.6 in
Length
166.9 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
BMW 116d
2784 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
236 lb
7.81 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
BMW 116d
5F
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
BMW 116d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
148 hp
113 hp
BMW 116d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
BMW 116d
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
BMW 116d
134 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d
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18.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.73 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
18.81 lb/hp
26.73 lb/hp
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
52 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
48 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 116d
41 mpg
city
44 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
634 mi
Range
704 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
634 mi
704 mi
BMW 116d
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).
92.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
92.9 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 116d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
BMW 116d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft







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