The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI DSG (09 - 10) vs. BMW 130i Automatic (06 - 07)
€ 22,100
€ 35,700
€ 22,100
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 1.9 TDI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.5 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the BMW 130i.
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
BMW 130i
57.4
69.6
77.5
56.3
68.9
76.1
69.6 in
Width
68.9 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57.4 in
Height
56.3 in
101.5
169.9
104.7
166.4
169.9 in
Length
166.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
BMW 130i
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4052 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.49 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
BMW 130i
1P
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
BMW 130i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6600 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
104 hp
261 hp
BMW 130i
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
184 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
BMW 130i
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.9 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 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 130i
▶ REPLAY
28.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.33 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
28.93 lb/hp
12.33 lb/hp
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
25 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
41 mpg
25 mpg
BMW 130i
31 mpg
city
17 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
589 mi
Range
350 mi
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
589 mi
350 mi
BMW 130i
Environmental Impact
119.3 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 1.9 TDI
119.3 kWh
178.2 kWh
BMW 130i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
364 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
BMW 130i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1043 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
