The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 130i Automatic 5-door (07 - 09) vs. SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
€ 37,200
€ 32,600
€ 37,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 130i is 0.1 inches longer, 2.4 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280.
BMW 130i
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
55.9
68.8
76.1
56
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 in
104.7
166.9
102.2
166.8
166.9 in
Length
166.8 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 130i
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.42 %
General
BMW 130i
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
E87
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 130i
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
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
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 6650 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
BMW 130i
261 hp
276 hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
232 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW 130i
232 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Performance
BMW 130i
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 130i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
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12.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.98 lb/hp
BMW 130i
12.54 lb/hp
10.98 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 130i
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 130i
28 mpg
35 mpg
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
19 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
397 mi
Range
464 mi
BMW 130i
397 mi
464 mi
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
127 kWh
BMW 130i
157.2 kWh
127 kWh
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 130i
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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











