The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (16 - 18) vs. BMW M140i xDrive Steptronic Sport (16 - 17)
€ 23,200
€ 46,700
€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,700
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI Start&Stop is 1.7 inches shorter, 2 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW M140i.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
BMW M140i
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 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
BMW M140i
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
783 lb
21.99 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
BMW M140i
5F
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
BMW M140i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
113 hp
335 hp
BMW M140i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW M140i
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
BMW M140i
122 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M140i
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24.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.63 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
24.58 lb/hp
10.63 lb/hp
BMW M140i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
BMW M140i
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
32 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
59 mpg
32 mpg
BMW M140i
51 mpg
city
24 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
777 mi
Range
437 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
777 mi
437 mi
BMW M140i
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
140.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
82.2 kWh
140.2 kWh
BMW M140i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
BMW M140i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
