The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (14 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 15,500
€ 20,100
€ 15,500
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 1.2 TSI is just 0.6 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI.
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
58.9
71.5
77.8
58.5
71.2
79.6
71.5 in
Width
71.2 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.9 in
Height
58.5 in
103.8
167.8
99.9
168.4
167.8 in
Length
168.4 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
2619 lb
Curb Weight
2996 lb
3726 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
377 lb
12.58 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
85 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
85 hp
158 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
30.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
30.81 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
36 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
46 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
city
27 mpg
53 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
609 mi
Range
518 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
609 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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).
125 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
96.6 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1107 lb
Maximum Payload
862 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
