The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI (18 - 19) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
€ 18,800
€ 20,100
€ 18,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI is just 0.4 cm longer, 0.8 cm wider and 2.7 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
1459
1816
1975
1486
1808
2021
1816 mm
Width
1808 mm
1975 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1459 mm
Height
1486 mm
2636
4282
2537
4278
4282 mm
Length
4278 mm
2636 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
1191 kg
Kerb Weight
1361 kg
1710 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg
Weight Difference:
170 kg
12.49 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5F
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-three petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
999 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
85 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
85 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
125 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
125 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
109 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
165 m
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
14.01 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.09 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
14.01 kg/bhp
13.09 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
63 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
59 mpg
63 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
city
52 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
69 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
647 mi
Range
759 mi
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
647 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
92.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
90.9 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
122 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
519 kg
Maximum Payload
389 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
