The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15) vs. BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)

€ 34,800
SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15) SEAT Leon Cupra 280
€ 29,100
 BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07) BMW 120d DPF
€ 34,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100

ⓘ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 120d DPF.
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
BMW 120d DPF
56.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15)
71.5
77.8
56.3
Blueprint BMW 120d DPF Automatic (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 DSG (14 - 15)
103.6
168.1
Blueprint BMW 120d DPF Automatic (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 120d DPF
3133 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.29 %
BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)

General

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
BMW 120d DPF
5F
Generation
E87
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 automatic transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
BMW 120d 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
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
276 hp
161 hp
BMW 120d DPF
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
258 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
BMW 120d DPF

Performance

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
BMW 120d DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 280

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d DPF

▶ REPLAY
11.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.52 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
11.35 lb/hp
19.52 lb/hp
BMW 120d DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
BMW 120d DPF
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
36 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
36 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 120d DPF
28 mpg
city
27 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
471 mi
Range
471 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
471 mi
471 mi
BMW 120d DPF
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).
135.8 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
125 kWh
135.8 kWh
BMW 120d DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
BMW 120d DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 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