The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive (18 - 19) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 21,100

€ 20,600

€ 21,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.2 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
57.4
71.5
77.8
58.6
71.9
79.6
71.5 in
Width
71.9 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.4 in
Height
58.6 in
103.8
168.6
99.4
168.8
168.6 in
Length
168.8 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
2639 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
315 lb
10.66 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5F
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
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
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
113 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
148 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
123 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
23.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.4 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
23.35 lb/hp
28.4 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
46 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
49 mpg
46 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
42 mpg
city
39 mpg
56 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
647 mi
Range
670 mi
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
647 mi
670 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
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).
96.6 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
90.9 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
203 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1153 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft







34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft