The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition 5-door (12 - 15)
€ 24,000

€ 26,100

€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI is 0.4 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 1.8 inches taller than the BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
57.4
69.6
77.4
55.6
69.5
78.1
69.6 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57.4 in
Height
55.6 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 1.8 TSI
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.45 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
1P
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel 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
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
158 hp
113 hp
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
132 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
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20.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.21 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
20.16 lb/hp
27.21 lb/hp
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
62 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
36 mpg
62 mpg
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
27 mpg
city
53 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
518 mi
Range
850 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
518 mi
850 mi
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Environmental Impact
125 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).
78.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
125 kWh
78.2 kWh
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
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