The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20) vs. BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
€ 37,400

€ 38,400

€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the SEAT Leon Cupra 290 is 1.5 inches shorter and 0.7 inches wider.
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
BMW 120d
56.5
71.5
77.8
56.5
70.8
81.9
71.5 in
Width
70.8 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
56.5 in
Height
56.5 in
103.6
168.5
105.1
170
168.5 in
Length
170 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
BMW 120d
3155 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4553 lb

Weight Difference:
351 lb
10.01 %

General
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
BMW 120d
5F
Generation
F40
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
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
286 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
286 hp
187 hp
BMW 120d
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
280 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 120d
Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
BMW 120d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d
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11.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.74 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
11.03 lb/hp
18.74 lb/hp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
52 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
36 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 120d
27 mpg
city
46 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
478 mi
Range
690 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
478 mi
690 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
92.5 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
123.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
274 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
BMW 120d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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