The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon Cupra 265 DSG (14 - 16) vs. BMW M135i Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15)

€ 33,600
SEAT Leon Cupra 265 DSG (14 - 16) SEAT Leon Cupra 265
€ 42,900
 BMW M135i Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15) BMW M135i
€ 33,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The SEAT Leon Cupra 265 is 2.1 inches shorter, 2 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the BMW M135i.
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
BMW M135i
56.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 265 DSG (14 - 16)
71.5
77.8
55.6
Blueprint BMW M135i Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15)
69.5
78.1
71.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56.5 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 265 DSG (14 - 16)
103.6
168.1
Blueprint BMW M135i Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
168.1 in
Length
170.2 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon Cupra 265
BMW M135i
3133 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4354 lb
SEAT Leon Cupra 265 DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
218 lb
6.51 %
BMW M135i Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15)

General

SEAT Leon Cupra 265
BMW M135i
5F
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon Cupra 265
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
261 hp
at 5350 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
261 hp
316 hp
BMW M135i
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
258 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW M135i

Performance

SEAT Leon Cupra 265
BMW M135i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 265

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M135i

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12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.6 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
12 lb/hp
10.6 lb/hp
BMW M135i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon Cupra 265
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
31 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
36 mpg
31 mpg
BMW M135i
28 mpg
city
23 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
471 mi
Range
431 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
471 mi
431 mi
BMW M135i
Environmental Impact
125 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).
142.1 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
125 kWh
142.1 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon Cupra 265
BMW M135i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft