The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12) vs. BMW 120d (07 - 12)

€ 32,300
SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12) SEAT Leon Cupra R
€ 28,100
 BMW 120d (07 - 12) BMW 120d
€ 32,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,100

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The SEAT Leon Cupra R is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.3 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW 120d.
SEAT Leon Cupra R
BMW 120d
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12)
69.6
77.5
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
69.6 in
Width
68.8 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57.4 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12)
101.5
170.2
Blueprint BMW 120d (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
170.2 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon Cupra R
BMW 120d
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4112 lb
SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.56 %
BMW 120d (07 - 12)

General

SEAT Leon Cupra R
BMW 120d
1P
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon Cupra R
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
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra R
261 hp
175 hp
BMW 120d
258 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra R
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 120d

Performance

SEAT Leon Cupra R
BMW 120d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra R

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

▶ REPLAY
12.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.14 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
12.88 lb/hp
18.14 lb/hp
BMW 120d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon Cupra R
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
50 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra R
29 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 120d
22 mpg
city
40 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
422 mi
Range
674 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra R
422 mi
674 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
96.7 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra R
153.5 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon Cupra R
BMW 120d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
926 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft