The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI (13 - 14) vs. BMW M140i 5-door (16 - 17)
€ 15,000

€ 43,300

€ 15,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,300
ⓘ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 SC 1.2 TSI is 3.8 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the BMW M140i.
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
BMW M140i
56.9
71.3
77.8
55.6
69.5
78.1
71.3 in
Width
69.5 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56.9 in
Height
55.6 in
102.4
166.5
105.9
170.2
166.5 in
Length
170.2 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
BMW M140i
2575 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
3726 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb

Weight Difference:
787 lb
23.41 %

General
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
BMW M140i
5F
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
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
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
85 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
85 hp
335 hp
BMW M140i
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW M140i
Performance
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
BMW M140i
111 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M140i
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30.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.04 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
30.29 lb/hp
10.04 lb/hp
BMW M140i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
BMW M140i
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
30 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
45 mpg
30 mpg
BMW M140i
36 mpg
city
22 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
598 mi
Range
414 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
598 mi
414 mi
BMW M140i
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
147.7 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
98.5 kWh
147.7 kWh
BMW M140i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
BMW M140i
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1151 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft







32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft