The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15) vs. BMW 125i Steptronic (16 - 17)

€ 34,800
SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15) SEAT Leon Cupra 280
€ 36,300
 BMW 125i Steptronic (16 - 17) BMW 125i
€ 34,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,300

ⓘ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 280 is 2.3 inches shorter, 2 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the BMW 125i.
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
BMW 125i
56.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15)
71.5
77.8
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125i Steptronic (16 - 17)
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
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15)
103.6
168.1
Blueprint BMW 125i Steptronic (16 - 17)
105.9
170.4
168.1 in
Length
170.4 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
BMW 125i
3133 lb
Curb Weight
3086 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4332 lb
SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.47 %
BMW 125i Steptronic (16 - 17)

General

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
BMW 125i
5F
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
BMW 125i
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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
221 hp
at 5200 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
276 hp
221 hp
BMW 125i
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
258 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 125i

Performance

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
BMW 125i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 280

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125i

▶ REPLAY
11.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.96 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
11.35 lb/hp
13.96 lb/hp
BMW 125i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
41 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
36 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 125i
28 mpg
city
33 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
471 mi
Range
567 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
471 mi
567 mi
BMW 125i
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).
108 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
125 kWh
108 kWh
BMW 125i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
BMW 125i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft