The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI (14 - 16) vs. BMW 116i (09 - 12)
€ 15,000

€ 22,200

€ 15,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI is 0.4 inches shorter, 2.4 inches wider and an inch taller than the BMW 116i.
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
BMW 116i
56.9
71.3
77.8
55.9
68.8
76.1
71.3 in
Width
68.8 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56.9 in
Height
55.9 in
102.4
166.5
104.7
166.9
166.5 in
Length
166.9 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
BMW 116i
2575 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3847 lb

Weight Difference:
335 lb
11.51 %

General
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
BMW 116i
5F
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
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
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
85 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
85 hp
120 hp
BMW 116i
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
BMW 116i
Performance
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
BMW 116i
111 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116i
▶ REPLAY
30.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.25 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
30.29 lb/hp
24.25 lb/hp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
39 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
46 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 116i
37 mpg
city
30 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
609 mi
Range
540 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
609 mi
540 mi
BMW 116i
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
115.6 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
96.6 kWh
115.6 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
BMW 116i
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1173 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft







32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft