The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (14 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
€ 15,500

€ 18,600

€ 15,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,600
ⓘ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 2.5 cm shorter, 0.9 cm narrower and 0.7 cm taller than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
1495
1816
1975
1488
1825
2021
1816 mm
Width
1825 mm
1975 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1495 mm
Height
1488 mm
2636
4263
2524
4288
4263 mm
Length
4288 mm
2636 mm
Wheelbase
2524 mm
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
1188 kg
Kerb Weight
1314 kg
1690 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1760 kg

Weight Difference:
126 kg
9.59 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5F
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
85 bhp
at 4300 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
85 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
160 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
160 NM
175 NM
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
111 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
165 m
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
13.98 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.63 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
13.98 kg/bhp
12.63 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
53 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
55 mpg
53 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
44 mpg
city
43 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
609 mi
Range
645 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
609 mi
645 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
100.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
96.6 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
502 kg
Maximum Payload
446 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
310 L







1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L