The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (15 - 16) vs. BMW M140i Special Edition Steptronic (17 - 19)
€ 25,400

€ 47,800

€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,800
ⓘ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 2.4 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
167.8
105.9
170.2
167.8 in
Length
170.2 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
BMW M140i
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb

Weight Difference:
595 lb
17.41 %

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
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch 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
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
108 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
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M140i
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26.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.2 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
26.13 lb/hp
10.2 lb/hp
BMW M140i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
BMW M140i
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
32 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
60 mpg
32 mpg
BMW M140i
55 mpg
city
25 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
797 mi
Range
437 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
797 mi
437 mi
BMW M140i
Environmental Impact
80.3 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
80.3 kWh
140.2 kWh
BMW M140i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
BMW M140i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft







34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft