The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI DSG (Natural Gas) (18 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 25,400
SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI DSG (Natural Gas) (18 - 18) SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop
€ 24,200
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 25,400
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

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 1.4 TSI BMT.
SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI DSG (Natural Gas) (18 - 18)
71.5
77.8
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
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 1.4 TGI DSG (Natural Gas) (18 - 18)
103.8
168.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
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 1.4 TSI BMT
3060 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI DSG (Natural Gas) (18 - 18)
Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.73 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop
108 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
28.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.32 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop
28.33 lb/hp
20.32 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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
44 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop
7 MPGe
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
16.7 lb
city
37 mpg
11 lb
highway
50 mpg
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
242 mi
Range
645 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop
242 mi
645 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
100.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop
26.4 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1063 lb
Maximum Payload
983 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
31.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft