The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15) vs. BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07)

€ 32,600
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15) SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
€ 28,500
 BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07) BMW 120d
€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500

ⓘ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. The SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 is 0.4 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the BMW 120d.
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
BMW 120d
56
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
71.3
77.8
56.3
Blueprint BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07)
68.9
76.1
71.3 in
Width
68.9 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
102.2
166.8
Blueprint BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07)
104.7
166.4
166.8 in
Length
166.4 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
BMW 120d
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.5 %
BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07)

General

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
BMW 120d
5F
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
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
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
276 hp
161 hp
BMW 120d
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
258 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
BMW 120d

Performance

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
BMW 120d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

▶ REPLAY
10.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.52 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
10.98 lb/hp
19.52 lb/hp
BMW 120d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
36 mpg
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
35 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 120d
27 mpg
city
27 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
464 mi
Range
471 mi
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
464 mi
471 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
127 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).
135.8 kWh
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
127 kWh
135.8 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
BMW 120d
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft