The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra (09 - 11) vs. BMW 120d Steptronic (15 - 16)
€ 29,000
€ 32,500
€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The SEAT Leon Cupra is just 0.2 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW 120d.
SEAT Leon Cupra
BMW 120d
57.4
69.6
77.5
55.9
69.5
78.1
69.6 in
Width
69.5 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57.4 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
170.2
105.9
170.4
170.2 in
Length
170.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon Cupra
BMW 120d
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.25 %
General
SEAT Leon Cupra
BMW 120d
1P
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon Cupra
BMW 120d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
237 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra
237 hp
187 hp
BMW 120d
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra
221 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 120d
Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra
BMW 120d
153 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon Cupra
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
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14.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.21 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra
14.19 lb/hp
17.21 lb/hp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon Cupra
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
60 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra
29 mpg
60 mpg
BMW 120d
22 mpg
city
51 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
422 mi
Range
828 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra
422 mi
828 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
80.3 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra
153.5 kWh
80.3 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon Cupra
BMW 120d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
