The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 130i (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15)
€ 34,800
€ 18,500
€ 34,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,500
ⓘ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 0.9 inches shorter, 2.7 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI.
BMW 130i
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
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
167.8
166.9 in
Length
167.8 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 130i
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
3197 lb
Curb Weight
2824 lb
4134 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
373 lb
11.67 %
General
BMW 130i
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
E81
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium 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 1.6 TDI
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 2750 rpm
BMW 130i
254 hp
89 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 130i
229 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Performance
BMW 130i
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 130i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
12.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.73 lb/hp
BMW 130i
12.59 lb/hp
31.73 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 130i
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
57 mpg
BMW 130i
28 mpg
57 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
19 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
67 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
388 mi
Range
758 mi
BMW 130i
388 mi
758 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
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).
84.3 kWh
BMW 130i
161.1 kWh
84.3 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 130i
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
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
