The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 130i Automatic (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI DSG (16 - 18)
€ 36,900

€ 26,900

€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 130i is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.3 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop.
BMW 130i
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
55.9
68.8
76.1
56.3
71.3
77.8
68.8 in
Width
71.3 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
55.9 in
Height
56.3 in
104.7
166.9
102.2
167.2
166.9 in
Length
167.2 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 130i
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
3252 lb
Curb Weight
2881 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
370 lb
11.38 %

General
BMW 130i
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 130i
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
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
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
BMW 130i
254 hp
178 hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
BMW 130i
229 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Performance
BMW 130i
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
12.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.19 lb/hp
BMW 130i
12.8 lb/hp
16.19 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 130i
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 130i
28 mpg
41 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
19 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
388 mi
Range
536 mi
BMW 130i
388 mi
536 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
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).
109.9 kWh
BMW 130i
161.1 kWh
109.9 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 130i
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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