The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (15 - 16) vs. BMW M135i 5-door (15 - 16)
€ 23,400
€ 43,000
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,000
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI Ecomotive is 3.8 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the BMW M135i.
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
BMW M135i
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 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
BMW M135i
2734 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb
Weight Difference:
584 lb
17.6 %
General
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
BMW M135i
5F
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
BMW M135i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
108 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
108 hp
322 hp
BMW M135i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
184 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW M135i
Performance
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
BMW M135i
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M135i
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25.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.3 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
25.31 lb/hp
10.3 lb/hp
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
29 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
59 mpg
29 mpg
BMW M135i
51 mpg
city
22 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
777 mi
Range
404 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
777 mi
404 mi
BMW M135i
Environmental Impact
82.2 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 SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
82.2 kWh
151.6 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
BMW M135i
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 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



















