The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 130i (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI (18 - 19)
€ 34,800

€ 18,800

€ 34,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,800
ⓘ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 1.7 inches shorter, 2.7 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI.
BMW 130i
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
55.9
68.8
76.1
57.4
71.5
77.8
68.8 in
Width
71.5 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
55.9 in
Height
57.4 in
104.7
166.9
103.8
168.6
166.9 in
Length
168.6 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 130i
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
3197 lb
Curb Weight
2626 lb
4134 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb

Weight Difference:
571 lb
17.86 %

General
BMW 130i
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
E81
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 130i
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
3
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 130i
254 hp
85 hp
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
92 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 130i
229 lb‑ft
92 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Performance
BMW 130i
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
12.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.89 lb/hp
BMW 130i
12.59 lb/hp
30.89 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 130i
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
49 mpg
BMW 130i
28 mpg
49 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
19 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
388 mi
Range
647 mi
BMW 130i
388 mi
647 mi
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
90.9 kWh
BMW 130i
161.1 kWh
90.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 130i
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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