The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon Cupra (09 - 11) vs. BMW 120i (15 - 16)

€ 29,000
SEAT Leon Cupra (09 - 11) SEAT Leon Cupra
€ 27,800
 BMW 120i (15 - 16) BMW 120i
€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800

ⓘ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 120i.
SEAT Leon Cupra
BMW 120i
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra (09 - 11)
69.6
77.5
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120i (15 - 16)
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
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra (09 - 11)
101.5
170.2
Blueprint BMW 120i (15 - 16)
105.9
170.4
170.2 in
Length
170.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon Cupra
BMW 120i
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4112 lb
SEAT Leon Cupra (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
331 lb
9.85 %
BMW 120i (15 - 16)

General

SEAT Leon Cupra
BMW 120i
1P
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon Cupra
BMW 120i
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
237 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4800 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra
237 hp
175 hp
BMW 120i
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 120i

Performance

SEAT Leon Cupra
BMW 120i
153 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i

▶ REPLAY
14.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.32 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra
14.19 lb/hp
17.32 lb/hp
BMW 120i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon Cupra
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
41 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra
29 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 120i
22 mpg
city
32 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
422 mi
Range
567 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra
422 mi
567 mi
BMW 120i
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).
108 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra
153.5 kWh
108 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon Cupra
BMW 120i
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