The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (12 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)

€ 18,200
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (12 - 14) SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
€ 22,600
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 18,200
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

The SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop is a little smaller in every dimension. It's an inch shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (12 - 14)
71.5
77.8
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
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
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (12 - 14)
103.8
167.8
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
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 Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
2665 lb
Curb Weight
2967 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
302 lb
10.18 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)

General

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
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
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 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
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
104 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
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

466 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
25.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.05 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
25.63 lb/hp
20.05 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
42 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
48 mpg
42 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
40 mpg
city
34 mpg
55 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1105 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