The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. BMW 130i Automatic 5-door (07 - 09)
€ 29,500

€ 37,200

€ 29,500
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 2.0 TFSI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.3 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW 130i.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
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
170.2
104.7
166.9
170.2 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
BMW 130i
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
1 %

General
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
BMW 130i
1P
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
208 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6650 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
208 hp
261 hp
BMW 130i
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
BMW 130i
Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
BMW 130i
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 130i
▶ REPLAY
15.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.54 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
15.9 lb/hp
12.54 lb/hp
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
28 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
31 mpg
28 mpg
BMW 130i
24 mpg
city
19 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
455 mi
Range
397 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
455 mi
397 mi
BMW 130i
Environmental Impact
142.1 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 2.0 TFSI
142.1 kWh
157.2 kWh
BMW 130i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
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