The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra 265 (14 - 16) vs. BMW 125d Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19)
€ 31,900
€ 41,600
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,600
ⓘ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 SEAT Leon Cupra 265 is 2.3 inches shorter, 2 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the BMW 125d.
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
BMW 125d
56.5
71.5
77.8
55.9
69.5
78.1
71.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56.5 in
Height
55.9 in
103.6
168.1
105.9
170.4
168.1 in
Length
170.4 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
BMW 125d
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.32 %
General
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
BMW 125d
5F
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
BMW 125d
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
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
261 hp
221 hp
BMW 125d
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
258 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 125d
Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
BMW 125d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125d
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11.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.01 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
11.78 lb/hp
15.01 lb/hp
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
51 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
35 mpg
51 mpg
BMW 125d
27 mpg
city
44 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
464 mi
Range
702 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
464 mi
702 mi
BMW 125d
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).
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).
94.6 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
127 kWh
94.6 kWh
BMW 125d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
BMW 125d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft







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


















