The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.4 (09 - 10) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 15,000
SEAT Leon 1.4 (09 - 10) SEAT Leon 1.4
€ 24,200
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 15,000
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 slightly. The SEAT Leon 1.4 is 1.5 inches longer, 1.6 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
SEAT Leon 1.4
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.4 (09 - 10)
69.6
77.5
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
69.6 in
Width
71.2 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.4 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.4 (09 - 10)
101.5
169.9
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
169.9 in
Length
168.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.4
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
2758 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
3849 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
SEAT Leon 1.4 (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
249 lb
8.28 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

SEAT Leon 1.4
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
1P
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 1.4
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CZD*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
85 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4
85 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
96 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4
96 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.4
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
107 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
13.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

623 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.4

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
32.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.32 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4
32.45 lb/hp
20.32 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.4
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
44 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4
34 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
25 mpg
city
37 mpg
43 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
495 mi
Range
645 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4
495 mi
645 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
100.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4
130.7 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.4
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
983 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft