The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.4 (10 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 15,600
SEAT Leon 1.4 (10 - 12) SEAT Leon 1.4
€ 18,400
 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 15,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,400

ⓘ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 1.2 TSI BMT.
SEAT Leon 1.4
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.4 (10 - 12)
69.6
77.5
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (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 (10 - 12)
101.5
169.9
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (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 1.2 TSI BMT
2923 lb
Curb Weight
2901 lb
3849 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3880 lb
SEAT Leon 1.4 (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.75 %
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

General

SEAT Leon 1.4
VW Beetle 1.2 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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 1.4
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CYV*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
85 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4
85 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
96 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4
96 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.4
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
107 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
14.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

643 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.4

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
34.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.89 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4
34.39 lb/hp
27.89 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.4
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
44 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4
37 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
28 mpg
city
36 mpg
46 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
645 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4
542 mi
645 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
119.4 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
119.4 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.4
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
926 lb
Maximum Payload
979 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft