The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20) vs. BMW 130i Automatic 5-door (07 - 09)
€ 25,400
€ 37,200
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.7 inches longer, 2.7 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW 130i.
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
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
168.6
104.7
166.9
168.6 in
Length
166.9 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
BMW 130i
2941 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
333 lb
10.17 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
BMW 130i
5F
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
BMW 130i
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6650 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
128 hp
261 hp
BMW 130i
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
148 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
BMW 130i
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
BMW 130i
128 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 130i
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22.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.54 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
22.98 lb/hp
12.54 lb/hp
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy
12.1 lb✽
( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
28 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
7 MPGe
28 mpg
BMW 130i
15.6 lb
city
19 mpg
9.9 lb
highway
No data
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
311 mi
Range
397 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
311 mi
397 mi
BMW 130i
Environmental Impact
24.9 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).
157.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
24.9 kWh
157.2 kWh
BMW 130i
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
179 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
BMW 130i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1116 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
