The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (12 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 18,200

€ 22,300

€ 18,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop is 1.5 cm shorter, 0.8 cm wider and 2.7 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
1459
1816
1975
1486
1808
2021
1816 mm
Width
1808 mm
1975 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1459 mm
Height
1486 mm
2636
4263
2537
4278
4263 mm
Length
4278 mm
2636 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
1209 kg
Kerb Weight
1347 kg
1710 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1790 kg

Weight Difference:
138 kg
10.24 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
104 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
104 bhp
148 bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
175 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
119 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
11.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.1 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
11.63 kg/bhp
9.1 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
50 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
58 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
48 mpg
city
41 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
59 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
634 mi
Range
610 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
634 mi
610 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
106.1 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
92.9 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
114 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
501 kg
Maximum Payload
443 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
310 L







1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L