The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 130i (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 34,800
€ 24,000
€ 34,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘ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 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI.
BMW 130i
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
55.9
68.8
76.1
57.4
69.6
77.4
68.8 in
Width
69.6 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
57.4 in
104.7
166.9
101.5
169.9
166.9 in
Length
169.9 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 130i
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4134 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.34 %
General
BMW 130i
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
E81
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 130i
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
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
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 130i
254 hp
158 hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 130i
229 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Performance
BMW 130i
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 130i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
12.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.16 lb/hp
BMW 130i
12.59 lb/hp
20.16 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 130i
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 130i
28 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
19 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
388 mi
Range
518 mi
BMW 130i
388 mi
518 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 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).
125 kWh
BMW 130i
161.1 kWh
125 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 130i
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
