The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra 265 DSG (14 - 16) vs. BMW 120d (11 - 15)
€ 33,600

€ 30,600

€ 33,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600
ⓘ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 2.1 inches shorter, 2 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the BMW 120d.
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
BMW 120d
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
170.2
168.1 in
Length
170.2 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
BMW 120d
3133 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.29 %

General
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
BMW 120d
5F
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
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
261 hp
at 5350 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
261 hp
181 hp
BMW 120d
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
258 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 120d
Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
BMW 120d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 265
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d
▶ REPLAY
12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.36 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
12 lb/hp
17.36 lb/hp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
55 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
36 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 120d
28 mpg
city
44 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
471 mi
Range
751 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
471 mi
751 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
125 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).
88.5 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
125 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
BMW 120d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft







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