The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (10 - 12) vs. BMW 130i Automatic 5-door (09 - 11)
€ 21,400
€ 37,600
€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW 130i.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
BMW 130i
57.4
69.6
77.5
55.9
68.8
76.1
69.6 in
Width
68.8 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57.4 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
169.9
104.7
166.9
169.9 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
BMW 130i
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.02 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
BMW 130i
1P
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
BMW 130i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
104 hp
254 hp
BMW 130i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 130i
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
BMW 130i
115 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 130i
▶ REPLAY
30.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.89 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
30.53 lb/hp
12.89 lb/hp
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
28 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
28 mpg
BMW 130i
42 mpg
city
19 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
759 mi
Range
388 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
759 mi
388 mi
BMW 130i
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
161.1 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
161.1 kWh
BMW 130i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
BMW 130i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
