The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT DSG (20 - ..) vs. BMW M140i (16 - 17)
€ 29,100

€ 42,500

€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.7 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 1.8 inches taller than the BMW M140i.
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
BMW M140i
57.3
70.9
78.4
55.6
69.5
78.1
70.9 in
Width
69.5 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57.3 in
Height
55.6 in
105.7
172
105.9
170.2
172 in
Length
170.2 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
BMW M140i
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb

Weight Difference:
351 lb
10.47 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
BMW M140i
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
148 hp
335 hp
BMW M140i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW M140i
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
BMW M140i
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M140i
▶ REPLAY
20.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
20.27 lb/hp
10 lb/hp
BMW M140i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
BMW M140i
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
30 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
49 mpg
30 mpg
BMW M140i
39 mpg
city
22 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
647 mi
Range
414 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
647 mi
414 mi
BMW M140i
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
147.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
90.9 kWh
147.7 kWh
BMW M140i
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
214 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
BMW M140i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1166 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft







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