The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI (13 - 14) vs. BMW 116i Automatic (07 - 09)
€ 20,000

€ 23,700

€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI Start&Stop is 0.4 inches shorter, 2.4 inches wider and an inch taller than the BMW 116i.
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
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 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 116i
2654 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
333 lb
11.15 %

General
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 116i
5F
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
120 hp
120 hp
BMW 116i
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
148 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
BMW 116i
Performance
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 116i
126 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116i
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22.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.89 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
22.12 lb/hp
24.89 lb/hp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
37 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
45 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 116i
36 mpg
city
28 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
598 mi
Range
514 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
598 mi
514 mi
BMW 116i
Environmental Impact
98.5 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 SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
98.5 kWh
121.2 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 116i
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1093 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