The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra (09 - 11) vs. BMW 116i Automatic 5-door (07 - 09)
€ 29,000
€ 24,500
€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Leon Cupra is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.3 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW 116i.
SEAT Leon Cupra
BMW 116i
57.4
69.6
77.5
55.9
68.8
76.1
69.6 in
Width
68.8 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57.4 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
170.2
104.7
166.9
170.2 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon Cupra
BMW 116i
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
10.5 %
General
SEAT Leon Cupra
BMW 116i
1P
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon Cupra
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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
237 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra
237 hp
120 hp
BMW 116i
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra
221 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
BMW 116i
Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra
BMW 116i
153 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon Cupra
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
▶ REPLAY
14.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.08 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra
14.19 lb/hp
25.08 lb/hp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon Cupra
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
37 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra
29 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 116i
22 mpg
city
28 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
422 mi
Range
514 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra
422 mi
514 mi
BMW 116i
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
121.2 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra
153.5 kWh
121.2 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon Cupra
BMW 116i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
