The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra 300 DSG (17 - 18) vs. BMW 130i (09 - 12)
€ 37,000
€ 34,800
€ 37,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Leon Cupra 300 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.7 inches longer, 2.7 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the BMW 130i.
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
BMW 130i
56.5
71.5
77.8
55.9
68.8
76.1
71.5 in
Width
68.8 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56.5 in
Height
55.9 in
103.6
168.5
104.7
166.9
168.5 in
Length
166.9 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
BMW 130i
3133 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4134 lb
Weight Difference:
64 lb
2 %
General
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
BMW 130i
5F
Generation
E81
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 manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
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
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
296 hp
254 hp
BMW 130i
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
280 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 130i
Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
BMW 130i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 130i
▶ REPLAY
10.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.59 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
10.58 lb/hp
12.59 lb/hp
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
28 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
35 mpg
28 mpg
BMW 130i
28 mpg
city
19 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
457 mi
Range
388 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
457 mi
388 mi
BMW 130i
Environmental Impact
128.7 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 Cupra 300
128.7 kWh
161.1 kWh
BMW 130i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
BMW 130i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
