The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125d (12 - 15) vs. SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265 DSG (14 - 16)
€ 32,800
€ 33,300
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,300
ⓘ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 125d is 3.5 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265.
BMW 125d
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
55.9
69.5
78.1
56
71.3
77.8
69.5 in
Width
71.3 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
55.9 in
Height
56 in
105.9
170.2
102.2
166.8
170.2 in
Length
166.8 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 125d
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.09 %
General
BMW 125d
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
F21
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 125d
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 5350 rpm
BMW 125d
215 hp
261 hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW 125d
332 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
Performance
BMW 125d
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
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15.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.78 lb/hp
BMW 125d
15.07 lb/hp
11.78 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 125d
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 125d
48 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
39 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
659 mi
Range
478 mi
BMW 125d
659 mi
478 mi
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
123.1 kWh
BMW 125d
100.7 kWh
123.1 kWh
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 125d
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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















