The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..) vs. BMW 130i Automatic (07 - 09)
€ 24,300

€ 36,400

€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.1 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the BMW 130i.
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 130i
57.3
70.9
78.4
55.9
68.8
76.1
70.9 in
Width
68.8 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57.3 in
Height
55.9 in
105.7
172
104.7
166.9
172 in
Length
166.9 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 130i
2870 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
381 lb
11.72 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 130i
KL
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 automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
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
1.5 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 TSI ACT
128 hp
261 hp
BMW 130i
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
148 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
BMW 130i
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 130i
132 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 130i
▶ REPLAY
22.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.46 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
22.42 lb/hp
12.46 lb/hp
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
28 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
49 mpg
28 mpg
BMW 130i
38 mpg
city
19 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
647 mi
Range
397 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
647 mi
397 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).
157.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
90.9 kWh
157.2 kWh
BMW 130i
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 4
198 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 130i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft







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