The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
€ 29,100

€ 35,400

€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,400
ⓘ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 1.7 inches shorter, 2.6 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the SEAT Leon Cupra 290.
BMW 120d DPF
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
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
168.1
166.4 in
Length
168.1 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d DPF
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.29 %

General
BMW 120d DPF
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
E87
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 120d DPF
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
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
286 hp
at 5600 rpm
BMW 120d DPF
161 hp
286 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW 120d DPF
251 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Performance
BMW 120d DPF
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
135 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
▶ REPLAY
19.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.95 lb/hp
BMW 120d DPF
19.52 lb/hp
10.95 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d DPF
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 120d DPF
36 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
27 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
471 mi
Range
471 mi
BMW 120d DPF
471 mi
471 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Environmental Impact
135.8 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).
125 kWh
BMW 120d DPF
135.8 kWh
125 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d DPF
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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