The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (11 - 12) vs. BMW M140i (16 - 17)
€ 20,300

€ 42,500

€ 20,300
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI is 0.9 cm shorter, 0.3 cm wider and 4.7 cm taller than the BMW M140i.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
BMW M140i
1458
1768
1968
1411
1765
1984
1768 mm
Width
1765 mm
1968 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1458 mm
Height
1411 mm
2578
4315
2690
4324
4315 mm
Length
4324 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
BMW M140i
1440 kg
Kerb Weight
1520 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2010 kg

Weight Difference:
80 kg
5.26 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
BMW M140i
1P
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
BMW M140i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
2998 CC
89 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
335 bhp
at 5500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
89 bhp
335 bhp
BMW M140i
230 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 1250 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
230 NM
500 NM
BMW M140i
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
BMW M140i
108 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
13.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
185 m
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
67 m
0.000 sec

BMW M140i
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16.18 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.54 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
16.18 kg/bhp
4.54 kg/bhp
BMW M140i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
BMW M140i
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
36 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
63 mpg
36 mpg
BMW M140i
50 mpg
city
27 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
759 mi
Range
414 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
759 mi
414 mi
BMW M140i
Environmental Impact
92.5 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 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
147.7 kWh
BMW M140i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
BMW M140i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
420 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
360 L








1166 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L