The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M135i Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12)
€ 42,900

€ 32,300

€ 42,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same length, but the BMW M135i is 0.1 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower.
BMW M135i
SEAT Leon Cupra R
55.6
69.5
78.1
57.4
69.6
77.5
69.5 in
Width
69.6 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
55.6 in
Height
57.4 in
105.9
170.2
101.5
170.2
170.2 in
Length
170.2 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M135i
SEAT Leon Cupra R
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb

Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.33 %

General
BMW M135i
SEAT Leon Cupra R
F20
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M135i
SEAT Leon Cupra R
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
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW M135i
316 hp
261 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
BMW M135i
332 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Performance
BMW M135i
SEAT Leon Cupra R
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M135i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra R
▶ REPLAY
10.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.88 lb/hp
BMW M135i
10.6 lb/hp
12.88 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M135i
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW M135i
31 mpg
29 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra R
23 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
431 mi
Range
422 mi
BMW M135i
431 mi
422 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
153.5 kWh
BMW M135i
142.1 kWh
153.5 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M135i
SEAT Leon Cupra R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








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