SEAT Leon Cupra (2013 – 2018) vs BMW 1 Series 3 doors (2012 – 2015): specs compared
The BMW 1 Series 3 doors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 320 hp against 280 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.7 s against 5.7 s. It uses less fuel, from 3.8 L/100 km against 6.4 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,285 kg against 1,375 kg. At 4,341 mm, the BMW 1 Series 3 doors is 104 mm longer than the SEAT Leon Cupra.
| Specification |
SEAT
Leon Cupra
2013 – 2018
|
BMW
1 Series 3 doors
2012 – 2015
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Spain | Germany |
| Documented years | 2013 – 2018 | 2012 – 2015 |
| Body style | — | 3 Doors · Hatchback |
| Variants | 5 | 21 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | RWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 265 – 280 hp | 95 – 321 hp |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 180 – 450 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.7 – 5.9 s | 4.7 – 12.2 s |
| Top speed | 249 km/h | 185 – 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.4 – 6.6 L/100 km | 3.8 – 8.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,237 mm | 4,323 – 4,341 mm |
| Width | 1,811 mm | 1,765 mm |
| Height | 1,422 mm | 1,412 – 1,420 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,596 mm | 2,690 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,375 – 1,421 kg | 1,285 – 1,590 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.