The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon Cupra 265 (14 - 16) vs. BMW 123d (07 - 12)

€ 31,900
SEAT Leon Cupra 265 (14 - 16) SEAT Leon Cupra 265
€ 32,100
 BMW 123d (07 - 12) BMW 123d
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The SEAT Leon Cupra 265 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.3 inches longer, 2.7 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the BMW 123d.
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
BMW 123d
56.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 265 (14 - 16)
71.5
77.8
55.9
Blueprint BMW 123d (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
71.5 in
Width
68.8 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56.5 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 265 (14 - 16)
103.6
168.1
Blueprint BMW 123d (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
168.1 in
Length
166.9 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon Cupra 265
BMW 123d
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
SEAT Leon Cupra 265 (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.05 %
BMW 123d (07 - 12)

General

SEAT Leon Cupra 265
BMW 123d
5F
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon Cupra 265
BMW 123d
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 5350 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
261 hp
201 hp
BMW 123d
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 123d

Performance

SEAT Leon Cupra 265
BMW 123d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 265

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d

▶ REPLAY
11.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.29 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
11.78 lb/hp
16.29 lb/hp
BMW 123d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon Cupra 265
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
46 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
35 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 123d
27 mpg
city
37 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
464 mi
Range
621 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
464 mi
621 mi
BMW 123d
Environmental Impact
127 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).
104.9 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
127 kWh
104.9 kWh
BMW 123d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon Cupra 265
BMW 123d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft