The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M140i Special Edition (17 - 18) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20)
€ 45,200

€ 37,400

€ 45,200
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 M140i is 1.7 inches longer, 2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the SEAT Leon Cupra 290.
BMW M140i
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 M140i
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3155 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
196 lb
5.85 %

General
BMW M140i
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 M140i
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
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 5400 rpm
BMW M140i
335 hp
286 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
BMW M140i
369 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Performance
BMW M140i
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M140i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
▶ REPLAY
10 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.03 lb/hp
BMW M140i
10 lb/hp
11.03 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M140i
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW M140i
30 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
414 mi
Range
478 mi
BMW M140i
414 mi
478 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
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).
123.1 kWh
BMW M140i
147.7 kWh
123.1 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW M140i
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 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