The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15) vs. BMW 116i (09 - 12)
€ 21,200
€ 22,200
€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 0.9 inches longer, 2.7 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW 116i.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
BMW 116i
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
167.8
104.7
166.9
167.8 in
Length
166.9 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
BMW 116i
2835 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3847 lb
Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.58 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
BMW 116i
5F
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
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
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
104 hp
120 hp
BMW 116i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
BMW 116i
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
BMW 116i
119 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
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27.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.25 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
27.26 lb/hp
24.25 lb/hp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
39 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
62 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 116i
51 mpg
city
30 mpg
71 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
818 mi
Range
540 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
818 mi
540 mi
BMW 116i
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
115.6 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
78.2 kWh
115.6 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
BMW 116i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1133 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
