The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16) vs. BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics 5-door (15 - 17)
€ 35,100

€ 27,600

€ 35,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 is 3.7 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW 116d ED.
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
BMW 116d ED
56
71.3
77.8
55.6
69.5
78.1
71.3 in
Width
69.5 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56 in
Height
55.6 in
102.2
166.8
105.9
170.4
166.8 in
Length
170.4 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
BMW 116d ED
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4156 lb

Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %

General
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
BMW 116d ED
5F
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
BMW 116d ED
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
286 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
286 hp
114 hp
BMW 116d ED
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
258 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 116d ED
Performance
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
BMW 116d ED
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d ED
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10.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.97 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
10.75 lb/hp
26.97 lb/hp
BMW 116d ED
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
BMW 116d ED
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
69 mpg
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
36 mpg
69 mpg
BMW 116d ED
28 mpg
city
60 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
478 mi
Range
950 mi
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
478 mi
950 mi
BMW 116d ED
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
70 kWh
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
123.1 kWh
70 kWh
BMW 116d ED
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
BMW 116d ED
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft







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