The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i 5-door (07 - 11) vs. SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300 (17 - 18)
€ 27,300
€ 34,800
€ 27,300
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 BMW 120i is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.3 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300.
BMW 120i
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
55.9
68.8
76.1
56
71.3
77.8
68.8 in
Width
71.3 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
55.9 in
Height
56 in
104.7
166.9
102.2
167.2
166.9 in
Length
167.2 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
General
BMW 120i
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
E87
Generation
5F
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 SC Cupra 300
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
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 120i
168 hp
296 hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW 120i
155 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
Performance
BMW 120i
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
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18.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.24 lb/hp
BMW 120i
18.04 lb/hp
10.24 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW 120i
36 mpg
34 mpg
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
27 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
499 mi
Range
450 mi
BMW 120i
499 mi
450 mi
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
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).
130.7 kWh
BMW 120i
125 kWh
130.7 kWh
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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














