The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i (07 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra (09 - 11)
€ 26,600
€ 29,000
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 120i is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.3 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon Cupra.
BMW 120i
SEAT Leon Cupra
55.9
68.8
76.1
57.4
69.6
77.5
68.8 in
Width
69.6 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
55.9 in
Height
57.4 in
104.7
166.9
101.5
170.2
166.9 in
Length
170.2 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i
SEAT Leon Cupra
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
10.5 %
General
BMW 120i
SEAT Leon Cupra
E81
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
SEAT Leon Cupra
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 5700 rpm
BMW 120i
168 hp
237 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
BMW 120i
155 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra
Performance
BMW 120i
SEAT Leon Cupra
139 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon Cupra
▶ REPLAY
17.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.19 lb/hp
BMW 120i
17.91 lb/hp
14.19 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
SEAT Leon Cupra
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW 120i
36 mpg
29 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra
27 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
499 mi
Range
422 mi
BMW 120i
499 mi
422 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra
Environmental Impact
125 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 120i
125 kWh
153.5 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
SEAT Leon Cupra
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
