The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI (09 - 10) vs. BMW 116i Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 22,600
€ 24,300
€ 22,600
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 1.9 TDI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 7.6 cm longer, 2 cm wider and 3.7 cm taller than the BMW 116i.
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
BMW 116i
1458
1768
1968
1421
1748
1934
1768 mm
Width
1748 mm
1968 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1934 mm
1458 mm
Height
1421 mm
2578
4315
2660
4239
4315 mm
Length
4239 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
BMW 116i
1365 kg
Kerb Weight
1350 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1775 kg
Weight Difference:
15 kg
1.1 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
BMW 116i
1P
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
BMW 116i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1896 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
104 bhp
120 bhp
BMW 116i
250 NM
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
185 NM
at 3000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
250 NM
185 NM
BMW 116i
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
BMW 116i
115 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
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13.13 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.25 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
13.13 kg/bhp
11.25 kg/bhp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
54 mpg
combined
43 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
54 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 116i
43 mpg
city
32 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
53 L
657 mi
Range
499 mi
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
657 mi
499 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).
125 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
107 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
BMW 116i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
495 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
330 L
1166 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L
