The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 22,300
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI DSG (14 - 16) SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
€ 21,900
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900

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.
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI DSG (14 - 16)
71.5
77.8
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
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
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI DSG (14 - 16)
103.8
167.8
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
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
2736 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3902 lb
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
291 lb
9.61 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)

General

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
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
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
108 hp
158 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
129 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

 REPLAY
25.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.16 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
25.33 lb/hp
19.16 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
38 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
48 mpg
38 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
40 mpg
city
31 mpg
55 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
634 mi
Range
551 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
634 mi
551 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 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).
117.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
92.9 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
875 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft