The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI DSG (Natural Gas) (18 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 25,400

€ 19,500

€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop is just 0.2 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI.
SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
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
168.6
99.9
168.4
168.6 in
Length
168.4 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
3060 lb
Curb Weight
2859 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb

Weight Difference:
201 lb
6.57 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
5F
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
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 1.4 TGI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop
108 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop
148 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
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28.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.49 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop
28.33 lb/hp
27.49 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
12.8 lb✽
( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
40 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop
7 MPGe
40 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
16.7 lb
city
33 mpg
11 lb
highway
45 mpg
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
242 mi
Range
579 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop
242 mi
579 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
26.4 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).
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).
111.8 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop
26.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1063 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft







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