The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M140i Special Edition xDrive Steptronic (17 - 19) vs. SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI (13 - 15)
€ 49,800

€ 18,000

€ 49,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,000
ⓘ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 3.8 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI.
BMW M140i
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
55.6
69.5
78.1
56.9
71.3
77.8
69.5 in
Width
71.3 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
55.6 in
Height
56.9 in
105.9
170.2
102.4
166.5
170.2 in
Length
166.5 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M140i
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
3560 lb
Curb Weight
2780 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
780 lb
21.91 %

General
BMW M140i
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
F21
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M140i
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 2750 rpm
BMW M140i
335 hp
89 hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW M140i
369 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Performance
BMW M140i
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M140i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
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10.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.24 lb/hp
BMW M140i
10.63 lb/hp
31.24 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M140i
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
57 mpg
BMW M140i
30 mpg
57 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
24 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
67 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
409 mi
Range
758 mi
BMW M140i
409 mi
758 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
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).
84.3 kWh
BMW M140i
149.7 kWh
84.3 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
341 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M140i
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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