The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16) vs. BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)

€ 35,400
SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16) SEAT Leon Cupra 290
€ 34,200
 BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12) BMW 123d
€ 35,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,200

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The SEAT Leon Cupra 290 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.3 inches longer, 2.7 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the BMW 123d.
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
BMW 123d
56.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
71.5
77.8
55.9
Blueprint BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
71.5 in
Width
68.8 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56.5 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
103.6
168.1
Blueprint BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
168.1 in
Length
166.9 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
BMW 123d
3133 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
141 lb
4.31 %
BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)

General

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
BMW 123d
5F
Generation
E81
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 290
BMW 123d
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
286 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
286 hp
201 hp
BMW 123d
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 123d

Performance

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
BMW 123d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 290

62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d

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10.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.29 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
10.95 lb/hp
16.29 lb/hp
BMW 123d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
43 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
36 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 123d
28 mpg
city
34 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
471 mi
Range
576 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
471 mi
576 mi
BMW 123d
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).
113.1 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
125 kWh
113.1 kWh
BMW 123d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
BMW 123d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
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