The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon Cupra 280 (14 - 15) vs. BMW 118d DPF (05 - 07)

€ 33,100
SEAT Leon Cupra 280 (14 - 15) SEAT Leon Cupra 280
€ 24,100
 BMW 118d DPF (05 - 07) BMW 118d DPF
€ 33,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The SEAT Leon Cupra 280 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.7 inches longer, 2.6 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the BMW 118d DPF.
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
BMW 118d DPF
56.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
71.5
77.8
56.3
Blueprint BMW 118d DPF (05 - 07)
68.9
76.1
71.5 in
Width
68.9 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56.5 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
103.6
168.1
Blueprint BMW 118d DPF (05 - 07)
104.7
166.4
168.1 in
Length
166.4 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
BMW 118d DPF
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
SEAT Leon Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.72 %
BMW 118d DPF (05 - 07)

General

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
BMW 118d DPF
5F
Generation
E87
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 280
BMW 118d DPF
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
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
276 hp
120 hp
BMW 118d DPF
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
258 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
BMW 118d DPF

Performance

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
BMW 118d DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 280

62 mph 62
mph

456 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d DPF

▶ REPLAY
11.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.44 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
11.14 lb/hp
25.44 lb/hp
BMW 118d DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
BMW 118d DPF
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
42 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
35 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 118d DPF
27 mpg
city
31 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
464 mi
Range
555 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
464 mi
555 mi
BMW 118d DPF
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).
115.2 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
127 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 118d DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
BMW 118d DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
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