The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (10 - 12) vs. BMW 116i Automatic 5-door (07 - 09)
€ 21,400

€ 24,500

€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW 116i.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
BMW 116i
57.4
69.6
77.5
55.9
68.8
76.1
69.6 in
Width
68.8 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57.4 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
169.9
104.7
166.9
169.9 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
BMW 116i
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.2 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
BMW 116i
1P
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
BMW 116i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
104 hp
120 hp
BMW 116i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
BMW 116i
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
BMW 116i
115 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116i
▶ REPLAY
30.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.08 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
30.53 lb/hp
25.08 lb/hp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
37 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 116i
42 mpg
city
28 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
759 mi
Range
514 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
759 mi
514 mi
BMW 116i
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
121.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
121.2 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
BMW 116i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft








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