The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (09 - 12) vs. BMW M135i (12 - 15)
€ 28,700
€ 39,900
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,900
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same length, but the SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI is 0.1 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
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
170.2
105.9
170.2
170.2 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
BMW M135i
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4310 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2 %
General
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
BMW M135i
1P
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
BMW M135i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
168 hp
316 hp
BMW M135i
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW M135i
Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
BMW M135i
133 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M135i
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19.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.47 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
19.29 lb/hp
10.47 lb/hp
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
29 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
29 mpg
BMW M135i
36 mpg
city
22 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
670 mi
Range
404 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
670 mi
404 mi
BMW M135i
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
151.6 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
151.6 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
BMW M135i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
