The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d DPF (05 - 07) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra R (17 - 18)
€ 27,000

€ 45,000

€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 120d DPF is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.1 inches shorter, 2.6 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the SEAT Leon Cupra R.
BMW 120d DPF
SEAT Leon Cupra R
56.3
68.9
76.1
56.5
71.5
77.8
68.9 in
Width
71.5 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56.3 in
Height
56.5 in
104.7
166.4
103.6
168.5
166.4 in
Length
168.5 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d DPF
SEAT Leon Cupra R
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3203 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb

Weight Difference:
84 lb
2.62 %

General
BMW 120d DPF
SEAT Leon Cupra R
E87
Generation
5F
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 DPF
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
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
BMW 120d DPF
161 hp
306 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW 120d DPF
251 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Performance
BMW 120d DPF
SEAT Leon Cupra R
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra R
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19.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.47 lb/hp
BMW 120d DPF
19.38 lb/hp
10.47 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d DPF
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
32 mpg
BMW 120d DPF
41 mpg
32 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra R
31 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
545 mi
Range
426 mi
BMW 120d DPF
545 mi
426 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
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).
138.2 kWh
BMW 120d DPF
117.3 kWh
138.2 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d DPF
SEAT Leon Cupra R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1052 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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