The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. BMW M135i Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)
€ 17,800
€ 44,500
€ 17,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The SEAT Leon 1.6 is 0.4 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW M135i.
SEAT Leon 1.6
BMW M135i
57.4
69.6
77.5
55.6
69.5
78.1
69.6 in
Width
69.5 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57.4 in
Height
55.6 in
101.5
169.9
105.9
170.2
169.9 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6
BMW M135i
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
3931 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
529 lb
15.79 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.6
BMW M135i
1P
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 1.6
BMW M135i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6
101 hp
322 hp
BMW M135i
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6
109 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW M135i
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6
BMW M135i
114 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M135i
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27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.41 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6
27.94 lb/hp
10.41 lb/hp
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
31 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6
31 mpg
31 mpg
BMW M135i
23 mpg
city
23 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
450 mi
Range
431 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6
450 mi
431 mi
BMW M135i
Environmental Impact
144 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 1.6
144 kWh
142.1 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6
BMW M135i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
