The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (18 - 20) vs. BMW 116i Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 26,500

€ 27,300

€ 26,500
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
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI is 1.7 inches shorter, 2 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW 116i.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
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
170.2
168.6 in
Length
170.2 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
BMW 116i
2952 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb

Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.65 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
BMW 116i
5F
Generation
F21
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
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
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
113 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
122 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 116i
▶ REPLAY
26.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.87 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
26.12 lb/hp
22.87 lb/hp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
41 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
59 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 116i
53 mpg
city
32 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
777 mi
Range
557 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
777 mi
557 mi
BMW 116i
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
109.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
82.2 kWh
109.9 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
219 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
BMW 116i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1215 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