The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra (09 - 11) vs. BMW M135i (12 - 15)
€ 29,000
€ 39,900
€ 29,000
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 Cupra is 0.1 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller.
SEAT Leon Cupra
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 Cupra
BMW M135i
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4310 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.64 %
General
SEAT Leon Cupra
BMW M135i
1P
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon Cupra
BMW M135i
Straight-four gasoline 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
237 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra
237 hp
316 hp
BMW M135i
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra
221 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW M135i
Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra
BMW M135i
153 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon Cupra
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M135i
▶ REPLAY
14.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.47 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra
14.19 lb/hp
10.47 lb/hp
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon Cupra
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
29 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra
29 mpg
29 mpg
BMW M135i
22 mpg
city
22 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
422 mi
Range
404 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra
422 mi
404 mi
BMW M135i
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
151.6 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra
153.5 kWh
151.6 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon Cupra
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
