The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M140i Special Edition xDrive Steptronic (17 - 19) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..)
€ 49,800

€ 24,300

€ 49,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW M140i is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.7 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT.
BMW M140i
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
55.6
69.5
78.1
57.3
70.9
78.4
69.5 in
Width
70.9 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
55.6 in
Height
57.3 in
105.9
170.2
105.7
172
170.2 in
Length
172 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M140i
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
3560 lb
Curb Weight
2870 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
690 lb
19.38 %

General
BMW M140i
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
F21
Generation
KL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M140i
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW M140i
335 hp
128 hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW M140i
369 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
BMW M140i
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M140i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
10.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.42 lb/hp
BMW M140i
10.63 lb/hp
22.42 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M140i
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
49 mpg
BMW M140i
30 mpg
49 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
24 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
409 mi
Range
647 mi
BMW M140i
409 mi
647 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
90.9 kWh
BMW M140i
149.7 kWh
90.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
341 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW M140i
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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