The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (18 - 20) vs. BMW 116i (15 - 17)
€ 25,000
€ 23,600
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,600
ⓘ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 TSI ACT is 1.9 inches shorter, 2 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW 116i.
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
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 TSI ACT
BMW 116i
2740 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb
Weight Difference:
291 lb
9.6 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 116i
5F
Generation
F21
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 manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 116i
Straight-four gasoline 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
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
148 hp
108 hp
BMW 116i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
BMW 116i
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 116i
134 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
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18.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.06 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
18.51 lb/hp
28.06 lb/hp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
44 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
46 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 116i
36 mpg
city
35 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
609 mi
Range
610 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
609 mi
610 mi
BMW 116i
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).
100.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
96.6 kWh
100.4 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 116i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1184 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
