The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.4 (09 - 10) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
€ 15,000
€ 20,100
€ 15,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
SEAT Leon 1.4
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
57.4
69.6
77.5
58.5
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
101.5
169.9
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 1.6 TDI
2758 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
3849 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
8.1 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.4
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
1P
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.4
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
85 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4
85 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.4
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
107 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
13.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
623 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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32.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4
32.45 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.4
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
52 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4
34 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
25 mpg
city
44 mpg
43 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
495 mi
Range
759 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4
495 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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).
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).
92.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4
130.7 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.4
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
