The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20) vs. BMW 116i (17 - 19)
€ 23,700
€ 25,200
€ 23,700
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 1.5 TGI is 1.9 inches shorter, 2 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW 116i.
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
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
168.6
105.9
170.4
168.6 in
Length
170.4 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
BMW 116i
2868 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb
Weight Difference:
163 lb
5.38 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
BMW 116i
5F
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
BMW 116i
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4250 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
128 hp
108 hp
BMW 116i
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
148 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
BMW 116i
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
BMW 116i
128 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
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22.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.06 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
22.41 lb/hp
28.06 lb/hp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
12.4 lb✽
( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
44 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
7 MPGe
44 mpg
BMW 116i
16.7 lb
city
35 mpg
9.9 lb
highway
No data
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
302 mi
Range
610 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
302 mi
610 mi
BMW 116i
Environmental Impact
25.6 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 1.5 TGI
25.6 kWh
100.4 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
179 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
BMW 116i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1122 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
