The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI DSG (14 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 22,300

€ 24,200

€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT.
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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 1.4 TSI BMT
2736 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb

Weight Difference:
271 lb
9.01 %

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
108 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
121 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
25.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.32 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
25.33 lb/hp
20.32 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
44 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
48 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
40 mpg
city
37 mpg
55 mpg
highway
50 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
634 mi
Range
645 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
634 mi
645 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).
100.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
92.9 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 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
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
983 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft







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