The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 130i Automatic (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (12 - 14)
€ 36,900
€ 15,500
€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,500
ⓘ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 2.9 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI.
BMW 130i
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
55.9
68.8
76.1
58.9
71.5
77.8
68.8 in
Width
71.5 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.9 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 1.2 TSI
3252 lb
Curb Weight
2619 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
633 lb
19.47 %
General
BMW 130i
SEAT Leon 1.2 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 automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 130i
SEAT Leon 1.2 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
1.2 L / 59 cu in
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 4800 rpm
BMW 130i
254 hp
85 hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 130i
229 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Performance
BMW 130i
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 130i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
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12.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.81 lb/hp
BMW 130i
12.8 lb/hp
30.81 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 130i
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
45 mpg
BMW 130i
28 mpg
45 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
19 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
388 mi
Range
598 mi
BMW 130i
388 mi
598 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 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).
98.5 kWh
BMW 130i
161.1 kWh
98.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 130i
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1085 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
