The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M135i (12 - 15) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20)
€ 39,900

€ 37,400

€ 39,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400
ⓘ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 BMW M135i is 1.7 inches longer, 2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the SEAT Leon Cupra 290.
BMW M135i
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
55.6
69.5
78.1
56.5
71.5
77.8
69.5 in
Width
71.5 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
55.6 in
Height
56.5 in
105.9
170.2
103.6
168.5
170.2 in
Length
168.5 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M135i
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3155 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
152 lb
4.6 %

General
BMW M135i
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
F21
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW M135i
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 5400 rpm
BMW M135i
316 hp
286 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
BMW M135i
332 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Performance
BMW M135i
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M135i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
▶ REPLAY
10.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.03 lb/hp
BMW M135i
10.47 lb/hp
11.03 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M135i
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW M135i
29 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
22 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
404 mi
Range
478 mi
BMW M135i
404 mi
478 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
123.1 kWh
BMW M135i
151.6 kWh
123.1 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW M135i
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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