The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 20,800
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
€ 20,300
 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI is 3.5 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
57.3
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
70.9
78.4
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
70.9 in
Width
71.2 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.3 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
105.7
172
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
172 in
Length
168.4 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
2778 lb
Curb Weight
2959 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
Weight Difference:
181 lb
6.12 %
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
KL
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
89 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
89 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
129 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
114 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
12.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

577 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
31.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.45 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
31.21 lb/hp
28.45 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
46 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
51 mpg
46 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
43 mpg
city
39 mpg
57 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
675 mi
Range
670 mi
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
675 mi
670 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
87.2 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).
96.6 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
87.2 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
988 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft