The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (15 - 16) vs. BMW 116i Automatic 5-door (11 - 13)
€ 25,400

€ 27,900

€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI Start&Stop is 2.4 inches shorter, 2 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
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
167.8
105.9
170.2
167.8 in
Length
170.2 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
BMW 116i
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.57 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
BMW 116i
5F
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
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
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
108 hp
134 hp
BMW 116i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
BMW 116i
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
BMW 116i
121 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116i
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26.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.78 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
26.13 lb/hp
22.78 lb/hp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
41 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
60 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 116i
55 mpg
city
32 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
797 mi
Range
557 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
797 mi
557 mi
BMW 116i
Environmental Impact
80.3 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 Start&Stop
80.3 kWh
109.9 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
BMW 116i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft







34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft