The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (12 - 16) vs. BMW 116i (11 - 15)
€ 25,000

€ 25,200

€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘ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 1.8 TSI Start&Stop is 2.1 inches shorter, 2 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the BMW 116i.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 116i
56.9
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
56.9 in
Height
55.9 in
102.2
168.1
105.9
170.2
168.1 in
Length
170.2 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 116i
2888 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4023 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.37 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 116i
5F
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 116i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
178 hp
134 hp
BMW 116i
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 116i
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 116i
140 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116i
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16.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.54 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
16.22 lb/hp
22.54 lb/hp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
42 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
39 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 116i
31 mpg
city
32 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
518 mi
Range
577 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
518 mi
577 mi
BMW 116i
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
106.1 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
113.6 kWh
106.1 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 116i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1146 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