The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 12) vs. BMW 116i Steptronic (13 - 15)
€ 22,400
€ 27,300
€ 22,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI is just 0.4 inches shorter, 0.1 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
69.5
78.1
69.6 in
Width
69.5 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57.4 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
169.9
105.9
170.2
169.9 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
BMW 116i
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.78 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
BMW 116i
1P
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
BMW 116i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
104 hp
134 hp
BMW 116i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 116i
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
BMW 116i
115 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
▶ REPLAY
30.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.87 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
30.95 lb/hp
22.87 lb/hp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
41 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 116i
42 mpg
city
32 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
727 mi
Range
557 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
727 mi
557 mi
BMW 116i
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
109.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
109.9 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
BMW 116i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
