The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI DSG (14 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 22,300

€ 19,500

€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500
ⓘ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 0.6 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI.
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
57.4
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
57.4 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 Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
2736 lb
Curb Weight
2859 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb

Weight Difference:
123 lb
4.3 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
5F
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
108 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
129 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
25.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.49 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
25.33 lb/hp
27.49 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
40 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
48 mpg
40 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
city
33 mpg
55 mpg
highway
45 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
634 mi
Range
579 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
634 mi
579 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
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).
111.8 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
92.9 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft







34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft