The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 12) vs. BMW M140i (16 - 17)
€ 22,400
€ 42,500
€ 22,400
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 0.4 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW M140i.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
BMW M140i
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 TDI
BMW M140i
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.94 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
BMW M140i
1P
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
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
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
104 hp
335 hp
BMW M140i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW M140i
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
BMW M140i
115 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M140i
▶ REPLAY
30.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
30.95 lb/hp
10 lb/hp
BMW M140i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
BMW M140i
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
30 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
30 mpg
BMW M140i
42 mpg
city
22 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
727 mi
Range
414 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
727 mi
414 mi
BMW M140i
Environmental Impact
96.7 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
96.7 kWh
147.7 kWh
BMW M140i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
BMW M140i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
926 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
