The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI (09 - 10) vs. BMW 116i 5-door (11 - 15)
€ 22,600
€ 25,800
€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI is just 0.4 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW 116i.
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
BMW 116i
57.4
69.6
77.5
55.9
69.5
78.1
69.6 in
Width
69.5 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57.4 in
Height
55.9 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 1.9 TDI
BMW 116i
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
BMW 116i
1P
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
BMW 116i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
104 hp
134 hp
BMW 116i
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
184 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 116i
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
BMW 116i
115 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
▶ REPLAY
28.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.46 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
28.93 lb/hp
22.46 lb/hp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
41 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
45 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 116i
36 mpg
city
33 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
657 mi
Range
567 mi
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
657 mi
567 mi
BMW 116i
Environmental Impact
107 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).
108 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
107 kWh
108 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
BMW 116i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 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
