The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (16 - 18) vs. BMW M135i Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 15,500
€ 42,100
€ 15,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,100
ⓘ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 SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI is 1.7 inches shorter, 2 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW M135i.
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
BMW M135i
57.4
71.5
77.8
55.6
69.5
78.1
71.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57.4 in
Height
55.6 in
103.8
168.6
105.9
170.2
168.6 in
Length
170.2 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
BMW M135i
2619 lb
Curb Weight
3340 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
721 lb
21.59 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
BMW M135i
5F
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
BMW M135i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
85 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
85 hp
316 hp
BMW M135i
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW M135i
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
BMW M135i
111 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M135i
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30.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.57 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
30.81 lb/hp
10.57 lb/hp
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
31 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
46 mpg
31 mpg
BMW M135i
37 mpg
city
23 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
609 mi
Range
431 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
609 mi
431 mi
BMW M135i
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
142.1 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
96.6 kWh
142.1 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
BMW M135i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1129 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
