The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20) vs. BMW M135i (15 - 16)
€ 23,700

€ 42,200

€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,200
ⓘ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 1.5 TGI is 1.7 inches shorter, 2 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW M135i.
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
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 1.5 TGI
BMW M135i
2868 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb

Weight Difference:
450 lb
13.56 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
BMW M135i
5F
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
BMW M135i
Straight-four 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
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
128 hp
322 hp
BMW M135i
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
148 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW M135i
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
BMW M135i
128 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M135i
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22.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.3 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
22.41 lb/hp
10.3 lb/hp
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
12.4 lb✽
( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
29 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
7 MPGe
29 mpg
BMW M135i
16.7 lb
city
22 mpg
9.9 lb
highway
No data
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
302 mi
Range
404 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
302 mi
404 mi
BMW M135i
Environmental Impact
25.6 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).
151.6 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
25.6 kWh
151.6 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
179 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
BMW M135i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1122 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft