The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (18 - 20) vs. BMW 130i Automatic (06 - 07)
€ 24,800
€ 35,700
€ 24,800
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 1.6 TDI 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 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
BMW 130i
2890 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
328 lb
10.19 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
BMW 130i
5F
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6 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
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6600 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
113 hp
261 hp
BMW 130i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
BMW 130i
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
BMW 130i
122 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 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 130i
▶ REPLAY
25.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.33 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
25.58 lb/hp
12.33 lb/hp
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
25 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
56 mpg
25 mpg
BMW 130i
50 mpg
city
17 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
739 mi
Range
350 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
739 mi
350 mi
BMW 130i
Environmental Impact
86.4 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 1.6 TDI
86.4 kWh
178.2 kWh
BMW 130i
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
206 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
364 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
BMW 130i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1232 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
