The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d Steptronic (15 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 280 (14 - 15)

€ 32,500
BMW 120d Steptronic (15 - 16) BMW 120d
€ 33,100
 SEAT Leon Cupra 280 (14 - 15) SEAT Leon Cupra 280
€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,100

ⓘ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 120d is 2.3 inches longer, 2 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon Cupra 280.
BMW 120d
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d Steptronic (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
56.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 280 (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 120d Steptronic (15 - 16)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
103.6
168.1
170.4 in
Length
168.1 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
BMW 120d Steptronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.44 %
SEAT Leon Cupra 280 (14 - 15)

General

BMW 120d
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 120d
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
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
BMW 120d
187 hp
276 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW 120d
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra 280

Performance

BMW 120d
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
142 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 280

▶ REPLAY
17.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.14 lb/hp
BMW 120d
17.21 lb/hp
11.14 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 280

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 120d
60 mpg
35 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
51 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
828 mi
Range
464 mi
BMW 120d
828 mi
464 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
127 kWh
BMW 120d
80.3 kWh
127 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft