The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra R (17 - 18) vs. BMW 120i (15 - 16)
€ 45,000

€ 27,800

€ 45,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800
ⓘ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 R is 1.9 inches shorter, 2 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the BMW 120i.
SEAT Leon Cupra R
BMW 120i
56.5
71.5
77.8
55.9
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
103.6
168.5
105.9
170.4
168.5 in
Length
170.4 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon Cupra R
BMW 120i
3203 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb

Weight Difference:
172 lb
5.37 %

General
SEAT Leon Cupra R
BMW 120i
5F
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon Cupra R
BMW 120i
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4800 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra R
306 hp
175 hp
BMW 120i
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra R
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra R
BMW 120i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i
▶ REPLAY
10.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.32 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
10.47 lb/hp
17.32 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon Cupra R
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
41 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra R
32 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 120i
24 mpg
city
32 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
426 mi
Range
567 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra R
426 mi
567 mi
BMW 120i
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
108 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra R
138.2 kWh
108 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon Cupra R
BMW 120i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1052 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft







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