The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI DSG (16 - 18) vs. BMW 130i (09 - 12)
€ 26,900
€ 34,800
€ 26,900
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 SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.3 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW 130i.
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 130i
56.3
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
56.3 in
Height
55.9 in
102.2
167.2
104.7
166.9
167.2 in
Length
166.9 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 130i
2881 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4134 lb
Weight Difference:
315 lb
9.85 %
General
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 130i
5F
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
178 hp
254 hp
BMW 130i
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 130i
Performance
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 130i
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 130i
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16.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.59 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
16.19 lb/hp
12.59 lb/hp
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
28 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
41 mpg
28 mpg
BMW 130i
33 mpg
city
19 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
536 mi
Range
388 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
536 mi
388 mi
BMW 130i
Environmental Impact
109.9 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 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
109.9 kWh
161.1 kWh
BMW 130i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 130i
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1175 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
