The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI (13 - 15) vs. BMW 130i Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 18,000
€ 36,900
€ 18,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI is 0.4 inches shorter, 2.4 inches wider and an inch taller than the BMW 130i.
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
BMW 130i
56.9
71.3
77.8
55.9
68.8
76.1
71.3 in
Width
68.8 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56.9 in
Height
55.9 in
102.4
166.5
104.7
166.9
166.5 in
Length
166.9 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
BMW 130i
2780 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
472 lb
14.51 %
General
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
BMW 130i
5F
Generation
E81
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 SC 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
89 hp
at 2750 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
89 hp
254 hp
BMW 130i
170 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 130i
Performance
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
BMW 130i
111 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 130i
▶ REPLAY
31.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.8 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
31.24 lb/hp
12.8 lb/hp
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
28 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
28 mpg
BMW 130i
45 mpg
city
19 mpg
67 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
758 mi
Range
388 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
758 mi
388 mi
BMW 130i
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
161.1 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
161.1 kWh
BMW 130i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
BMW 130i
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
