Car comparison

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 430dvsSeat Leon III SC Cupra 2.0 TSI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32)

430d

258 hp2993 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2013-2016
VS

Seat Leon III SC

Cupra 2.0 TSI

265 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2013-2015

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

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BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 430d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    560 Nm
    413 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,140 km
    708 mi
  • Largest trunk
    445 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    67/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100

Seat Leon III SC Cupra 2.0 TSI

  • Most powerful
    265 hp
    198 kW
  • Lightest
    1,300 kg
    2,866 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    204 hp/t
    152 kW/t
    4.9 kg/hp
  • Best practicality score
    58/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW4 Series Coupe (F32)430dSeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSI
Power
258hp192kW
265hp198kW
Torque
560Nm413lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,540kg3,395lb
1,300kg2,866lb
Gross weight
2,060kg4,542lb
1,870kg4,123lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
75.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
76.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.5s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
19.9s
Calculated
20.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.2s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.6s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
168hp/t125kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
204hp/t152kW/t92hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
364Nm/t243lb-ft/ton
Calculated
269Nm/t180lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,140km708mi
Calculated
758km471mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,638mm183in
4,236mm167in
Width
1,825mm72in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,377mm54in
1,423mm56in
Wheelbase
2,810mm111in
2,596mm102in
Front track
1,545mm61in
1,534mm60in
Rear track
1,594mm63in
1,508mm59in
Ground clearance
130mm5in
-
Trunk volume
445L
380L
Max trunk volume-
1,150L
Doors
2
3
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
57L
50L
CO2 emissions
132g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 430dSeat Leon III SC Cupra 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 430d: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III SC Cupra 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)430d4,000 rpm2,000-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
SeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSI5,350-6,600 rpm1,700-5,300 rpm6,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW4 Series Coupe (F32)430dSeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.2 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.5 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.9 s
20.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.5 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.6 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
170 km/h
106 mph
168 km/h
104 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)430d
258 hp
192 kW
SeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSI
265 hp
198 kW

Seat Leon III SC Cupra 2.0 TSI has 7 hp more than BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 430d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 430d and Seat Leon III SC Cupra 2.0 TSI: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)430d
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
SeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)430d
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
SeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSI
1,300 kg
2,866 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)430d
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
SeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)430d5.5 s
SeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSI5.9 s

Although Seat Leon III SC Cupra 2.0 TSI has more power, BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 430d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 430d and Seat Leon III SC Cupra 2.0 TSI: 0.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)430d
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
SeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSI
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 430d and Seat Leon III SC Cupra 2.0 TSI: 1.6 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)430d
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
SeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSI
204 hp/t
152 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)430d
1,140 km
708 mi
SeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSI
758 km
471 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)430d
258 hp
192 kW
5.5 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
SeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSI
265 hp
198 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)430d
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,377 mm
54.2 in
SeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSI
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,236 mm
166.8 in
Height
1,423 mm
56.0 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)430d
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
SeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSI
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 430d is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)430d
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
5.5 s
SeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSI
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
5.9 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)430d
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
SeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSI
204 hp/t
152 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW4 Series Coupe (F32)430dSeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSI
Power
258 hp
192 kW
265 hp
198 kW
Torque
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.5 s
5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
1,300 kg
2,866 lb
Fuel consumption
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,377 mm
54.2 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,236 mm
166.8 in
Height
1,423 mm
56.0 in
Range score
1,140 km
708 mi
758 km
471 mi
CO2 score
132 g/km
-
Trunk score
445 L
15.7 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
204 hp/t
152 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 430dSeat Leon III SC Cupra 2.0 TSI
Consumption5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.75 LC100 km11.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.08 LC100 mi18.59 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used750 L198 US gal165 UK gal990 L262 US gal218 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,313 LC/year1,733 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 430d

  • Has 210 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 382 km (238 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 65 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Seat Leon III SC Cupra 2.0 TSI

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Is 240 kg lighter
  • Has 36 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

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