The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (18 - 20) vs. BMW 116d (09 - 12)
€ 25,000
€ 24,200
€ 25,000
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 1.5 TSI ACT 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 1.5 TSI ACT
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 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 116d
2740 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
280 lb
9.27 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 116d
5F
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
148 hp
113 hp
BMW 116d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
BMW 116d
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 116d
134 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116d
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18.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.73 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
18.51 lb/hp
26.73 lb/hp
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
52 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
46 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 116d
36 mpg
city
44 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
609 mi
Range
704 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
609 mi
704 mi
BMW 116d
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
92.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
96.6 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 116d
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 116d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1184 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
