The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra R (17 - 18) vs. BMW M135i (12 - 15)
€ 45,000
€ 39,900
€ 45,000
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 slightly. The SEAT Leon Cupra R is 1.7 inches shorter, 2 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the BMW M135i.
SEAT Leon Cupra R
BMW M135i
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 R
BMW M135i
3203 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4310 lb
Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.14 %
General
SEAT Leon Cupra R
BMW M135i
5F
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
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra R
306 hp
316 hp
BMW M135i
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra R
280 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW M135i
Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra R
BMW M135i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon Cupra R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M135i
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10.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.47 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
10.47 lb/hp
10.47 lb/hp
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon Cupra R
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
29 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra R
32 mpg
29 mpg
BMW M135i
24 mpg
city
22 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
426 mi
Range
404 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra R
426 mi
404 mi
BMW M135i
Environmental Impact
138.2 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 R
138.2 kWh
151.6 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
274 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
1052 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













