The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 130i Automatic (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
€ 36,900

€ 20,800

€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 130i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.1 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI.
BMW 130i
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
55.9
68.8
76.1
57.3
70.9
78.4
68.8 in
Width
70.9 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
55.9 in
Height
57.3 in
104.7
166.9
105.7
172
166.9 in
Length
172 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 130i
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
3252 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
474 lb
14.58 %

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

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic 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
89 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 130i
254 hp
89 hp
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 130i
229 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Performance
BMW 130i
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
12.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.21 lb/hp
BMW 130i
12.8 lb/hp
31.21 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 130i
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
51 mpg
BMW 130i
28 mpg
51 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
19 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
388 mi
Range
675 mi
BMW 130i
388 mi
675 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).
87.2 kWh
BMW 130i
161.1 kWh
87.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 130i
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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