The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI (18 - 19) vs. BMW 130i Automatic (06 - 07)
€ 20,000

€ 35,700

€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches longer, 2.6 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the BMW 130i.
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
BMW 130i
57.4
71.5
77.8
56.3
68.9
76.1
71.5 in
Width
68.9 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57.4 in
Height
56.3 in
103.8
168.6
104.7
166.4
168.6 in
Length
166.4 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
BMW 130i
2639 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
580 lb
18.02 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
BMW 130i
5F
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
BMW 130i
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
6
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6600 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
113 hp
261 hp
BMW 130i
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
148 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
BMW 130i
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
BMW 130i
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 130i
▶ REPLAY
23.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.33 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
23.35 lb/hp
12.33 lb/hp
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
25 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
49 mpg
25 mpg
BMW 130i
42 mpg
city
17 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
647 mi
Range
350 mi
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
647 mi
350 mi
BMW 130i
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
178.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
90.9 kWh
178.2 kWh
BMW 130i
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
204 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
364 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
BMW 130i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1153 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft







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