The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (12 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
€ 15,500
€ 22,600
€ 15,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI is just an inch shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
58.9
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
58.9 in
Height
58.6 in
103.8
167.8
99.4
168.8
167.8 in
Length
168.8 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
2619 lb
Curb Weight
2967 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
348 lb
11.73 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Beetle 1.4 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
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
85 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
85 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
111 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
30.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.05 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
30.81 lb/hp
20.05 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
42 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
45 mpg
42 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
36 mpg
city
34 mpg
53 mpg
highway
49 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
598 mi
Range
610 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
598 mi
610 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
106.1 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
98.5 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1085 lb
Maximum Payload
957 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
