SEAT Leon Cupra R (2017 – 2018) vs BMW 1 Series (2019 – 2024): specs compared
Both offer around 310 hp at most. The BMW 1 Series is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.8 s against 5.7 s. It uses less fuel, from 3.8 L/100 km against 6.9 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,320 kg against 1,453 kg. The SEAT Leon Cupra R dates from 2017 – 2018, the BMW 1 Series from 2019 – 2024.
| Specification |
SEAT
Leon Cupra R
2017 – 2018
|
BMW
1 Series
2019 – 2024
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Spain | Germany |
| Documented years | 2017 – 2018 | 2019 – 2024 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 9 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 310 hp | 116 – 306 hp |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 220 – 450 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.7 – 5.8 s | 4.8 – 10.3 s |
| Top speed | 249 km/h | 200 – 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.9 – 7.3 L/100 km | 3.8 – 7.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,323 mm | 4,318 mm |
| Width | 1,816 mm | 1,798 mm |
| Height | 1,435 mm | 1,435 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,631 mm | 2,670 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,453 – 1,479 kg | 1,320 – 1,600 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.