The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12) vs. BMW M135i (15 - 16)

€ 32,300
SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12) SEAT Leon Cupra R
€ 42,200
 BMW M135i (15 - 16) BMW M135i
€ 32,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,200

ⓘ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 R is 0.1 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller.
SEAT Leon Cupra R
BMW M135i
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12)
69.6
77.5
55.6
Blueprint BMW M135i (15 - 16)
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
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12)
101.5
170.2
Blueprint BMW M135i (15 - 16)
105.9
170.2
170.2 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon Cupra R
BMW M135i
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4398 lb
SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.31 %
BMW M135i (15 - 16)

General

SEAT Leon Cupra R
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 R
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 6000 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra R
261 hp
322 hp
BMW M135i
258 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra R
258 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW M135i

Performance

SEAT Leon Cupra R
BMW M135i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra R

62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M135i

▶ REPLAY
12.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.3 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
12.88 lb/hp
10.3 lb/hp
BMW M135i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon Cupra R
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
29 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra R
29 mpg
29 mpg
BMW M135i
22 mpg
city
22 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
422 mi
Range
404 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra R
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).
151.6 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra R
153.5 kWh
151.6 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon Cupra R
BMW M135i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft