The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20) vs. BMW M140i (16 - 17)
€ 37,400

€ 42,500

€ 37,400
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 slightly. The SEAT Leon Cupra 290 is 1.7 inches shorter, 2 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the BMW M140i.
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
BMW M140i
56.5
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
56.5 in
Height
55.6 in
103.6
168.5
105.9
170.2
168.5 in
Length
170.2 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
BMW M140i
3155 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb

Weight Difference:
196 lb
5.85 %

General
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
BMW M140i
5F
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
BMW M140i
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
286 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
286 hp
335 hp
BMW M140i
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
280 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW M140i
Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
BMW M140i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M140i
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11.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
11.03 lb/hp
10 lb/hp
BMW M140i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
BMW M140i
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
30 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
36 mpg
30 mpg
BMW M140i
27 mpg
city
22 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
478 mi
Range
414 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
478 mi
414 mi
BMW M140i
Environmental Impact
123.1 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 Cupra 290
123.1 kWh
147.7 kWh
BMW M140i
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
274 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
BMW M140i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1078 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