The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT DSG (20 - ..) vs. BMW 116i Automatic 5-door (11 - 13)
€ 29,100

€ 27,900

€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.7 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the BMW 116i.
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
BMW 116i
57.3
70.9
78.4
55.9
69.5
78.1
70.9 in
Width
69.5 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57.3 in
Height
55.9 in
105.7
172
105.9
170.2
172 in
Length
170.2 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
BMW 116i
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.74 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
BMW 116i
KL
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
BMW 116i
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
148 hp
134 hp
BMW 116i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
BMW 116i
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
BMW 116i
137 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116i
▶ REPLAY
20.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.78 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
20.27 lb/hp
22.78 lb/hp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
41 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
49 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 116i
39 mpg
city
32 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
647 mi
Range
557 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
647 mi
557 mi
BMW 116i
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
109.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
90.9 kWh
109.9 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
BMW 116i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1166 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft







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