The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 130i (05 - 07) vs. SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI (16 - 18)
€ 33,600

€ 25,100

€ 33,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW 130i is 0.7 inches shorter and 2.3 inches narrower.
BMW 130i
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
56.3
68.9
76.1
56.3
71.3
77.8
68.9 in
Width
71.3 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56.3 in
Height
56.3 in
104.7
166.4
102.2
167.2
166.4 in
Length
167.2 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 130i
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
3197 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4134 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
353 lb
11.04 %

General
BMW 130i
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
E87
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 130i
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
261 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
BMW 130i
261 hp
178 hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
232 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
BMW 130i
232 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Performance
BMW 130i
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 130i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
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12.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.98 lb/hp
BMW 130i
12.25 lb/hp
15.98 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 130i
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW 130i
26 mpg
39 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
17 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
358 mi
Range
518 mi
BMW 130i
358 mi
518 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
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).
113.6 kWh
BMW 130i
174.3 kWh
113.6 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 130i
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft