The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118d (17 - 19) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15)

€ 30,000
BMW 118d (17 - 19) BMW 118d
€ 34,800
 SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15) SEAT Leon Cupra 280
€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,800

ⓘ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 BMW 118d is 2.3 inches longer, 2 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon Cupra 280.
BMW 118d
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118d (17 - 19)
69.5
78.1
56.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15)
71.5
77.8
69.5 in
Width
71.5 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
55.9 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint BMW 118d (17 - 19)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15)
103.6
168.1
170.4 in
Length
168.1 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 118d
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
BMW 118d (17 - 19)
Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.29 %
SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15)

General

BMW 118d
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
F21
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 118d
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
BMW 118d
148 hp
276 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW 118d
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra 280

Performance

BMW 118d
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
132 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 280

▶ REPLAY
21.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.35 lb/hp
BMW 118d
21.23 lb/hp
11.35 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 280

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118d
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 118d
57 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
47 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
788 mi
Range
471 mi
BMW 118d
788 mi
471 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
125 kWh
BMW 118d
84.3 kWh
125 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 118d
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft