The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (12 - 14) vs. BMW 130i (07 - 09)
€ 21,200
€ 34,400
€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 0.9 inches longer, 2.7 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW 130i.
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 130i
57.4
71.5
77.8
55.9
68.8
76.1
71.5 in
Width
68.8 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57.4 in
Height
55.9 in
103.8
167.8
104.7
166.9
167.8 in
Length
166.9 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 130i
2714 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4134 lb
Weight Difference:
483 lb
15.11 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 130i
5F
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 130i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6650 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
138 hp
261 hp
BMW 130i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
BMW 130i
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 130i
131 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 130i
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19.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.25 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
19.67 lb/hp
12.25 lb/hp
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
28 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
45 mpg
28 mpg
BMW 130i
37 mpg
city
19 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
598 mi
Range
397 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
598 mi
397 mi
BMW 130i
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
157.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
98.5 kWh
157.2 kWh
BMW 130i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 130i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
