The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M140i (16 - 17) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (12 - 16)
€ 42,500

€ 26,800

€ 42,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘ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 M140i is 2.1 inches longer, 2 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop.
BMW M140i
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
55.6
69.5
78.1
56.9
71.5
77.8
69.5 in
Width
71.5 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
55.6 in
Height
56.9 in
105.9
170.2
102.2
168.1
170.2 in
Length
168.1 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M140i
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
3351 lb
Curb Weight
2926 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
425 lb
12.68 %

General
BMW M140i
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
F21
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW M140i
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
BMW M140i
335 hp
178 hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
BMW M140i
369 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Performance
BMW M140i
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M140i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
10 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.44 lb/hp
BMW M140i
10 lb/hp
16.44 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M140i
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW M140i
30 mpg
41 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
22 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
414 mi
Range
536 mi
BMW M140i
414 mi
536 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
109.9 kWh
BMW M140i
147.7 kWh
109.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M140i
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1153 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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