The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (18 - 20) vs. BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 25,000
€ 44,000
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,000
ⓘ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 SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT is 2.3 inches shorter, 2 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW M135i.
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
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
170.9
168.6 in
Length
170.9 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW M135i
2740 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb
Weight Difference:
765 lb
21.82 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW M135i
5F
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
148 hp
316 hp
BMW M135i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW M135i
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW M135i
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M135i
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18.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.09 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
18.51 lb/hp
11.09 lb/hp
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
30 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
46 mpg
30 mpg
BMW M135i
36 mpg
city
22 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
609 mi
Range
414 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
609 mi
414 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).
147.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
96.6 kWh
147.7 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW M135i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1184 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
