The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 130i (05 - 07) vs. SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI (09 - 10)
€ 33,600
€ 22,600
€ 33,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 130i is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.5 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI.
BMW 130i
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
56.3
68.9
76.1
57.4
69.6
77.5
68.9 in
Width
69.6 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
56.3 in
Height
57.4 in
104.7
166.4
101.5
169.9
166.4 in
Length
169.9 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 130i
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
4134 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.85 %
General
BMW 130i
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
E87
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 130i
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
2
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
261 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 130i
261 hp
104 hp
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
232 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
BMW 130i
232 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Performance
BMW 130i
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 130i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
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12.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.93 lb/hp
BMW 130i
12.25 lb/hp
28.93 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 130i
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
45 mpg
BMW 130i
26 mpg
45 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
17 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
358 mi
Range
657 mi
BMW 130i
358 mi
657 mi
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Environmental Impact
174.3 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).
107 kWh
BMW 130i
174.3 kWh
107 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 130i
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
