The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d BluePerformance (12 - 15) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12)
€ 29,800
€ 32,300
€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same length, but the BMW 120d BluePerformance is 0.1 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower.
BMW 120d BluePerformance
SEAT Leon Cupra R
55.9
69.5
78.1
57.4
69.6
77.5
69.5 in
Width
69.6 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
55.9 in
Height
57.4 in
105.9
170.2
101.5
170.2
170.2 in
Length
170.2 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d BluePerformance
SEAT Leon Cupra R
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.54 %
General
BMW 120d BluePerformance
SEAT Leon Cupra R
F21
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d BluePerformance
SEAT Leon Cupra R
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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
181 hp
261 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Performance
BMW 120d BluePerformance
SEAT Leon Cupra R
142 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon Cupra R
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17.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.88 lb/hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
17.36 lb/hp
12.88 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d BluePerformance
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
55 mpg
29 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra R
44 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
751 mi
Range
422 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
751 mi
422 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
153.5 kWh
BMW 120d BluePerformance
88.5 kWh
153.5 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d BluePerformance
SEAT Leon Cupra R
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
