The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 12) vs. BMW 116i 5-door (17 - 19)
€ 31,500

€ 26,000

€ 31,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is just 0.2 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW 116i.
SEAT Leon 2.0 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
170.2
105.9
170.4
170.2 in
Length
170.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
BMW 116i
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.71 %

General
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
BMW 116i
1P
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
BMW 116i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4250 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
168 hp
108 hp
BMW 116i
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
BMW 116i
Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
BMW 116i
133 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116i
▶ REPLAY
19.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.17 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
19.62 lb/hp
28.17 lb/hp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
40 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
42 mpg
40 mpg
BMW 116i
33 mpg
city
31 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
610 mi
Range
547 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
610 mi
547 mi
BMW 116i
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
111.8 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
115.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
BMW 116i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft








33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft