The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (16 - 18) vs. BMW 116i Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 28,200
€ 24,300
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.7 inches longer, 2.7 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW 116i.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 116i
57.4
71.5
77.8
55.9
68.8
76.1
71.5 in
Width
68.8 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57.4 in
Height
55.9 in
103.8
168.6
104.7
166.9
168.6 in
Length
166.9 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 116i
2926 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3913 lb
Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.71 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 116i
5F
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 116i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
178 hp
120 hp
BMW 116i
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
BMW 116i
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 116i
139 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
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16.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.8 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
16.44 lb/hp
24.8 lb/hp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
36 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
41 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 116i
33 mpg
city
27 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
536 mi
Range
499 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
536 mi
499 mi
BMW 116i
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
125 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
109.9 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 116i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1153 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
