The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120i (16 - 17) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15)

€ 29,700
BMW 120i (16 - 17) BMW 120i
€ 34,800
 SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15) SEAT Leon Cupra 280
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,800

ⓘ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 120i is 2.3 inches longer, 2 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon Cupra 280.
BMW 120i
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120i (16 - 17)
69.5
78.1
56.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (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 120i (16 - 17)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15)
103.6
168.1
170.4 in
Length
168.1 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120i
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
BMW 120i (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.32 %
SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15)

General

BMW 120i
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
F21
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 120i
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Straight-four gasoline 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 5000 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
BMW 120i
181 hp
276 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW 120i
214 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra 280

Performance

BMW 120i
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 280

▶ REPLAY
17.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.35 lb/hp
BMW 120i
17.54 lb/hp
11.35 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 280

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120i
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 120i
41 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
31 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
567 mi
Range
471 mi
BMW 120i
567 mi
471 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Environmental Impact
108 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).
125 kWh
BMW 120i
108 kWh
125 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
211 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120i
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft