The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI (Natural Gas) (16 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)

€ 23,700
SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI (Natural Gas) (16 - 18) SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop
€ 20,100
 VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
€ 23,700
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

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop is just 0.4 cm longer, 0.8 cm wider and 2.7 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
1459
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI (Natural Gas) (16 - 18)
1816
1975
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
1808
2021
1816 mm
Width
1808 mm
1975 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1459 mm
Height
1486 mm
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI (Natural Gas) (16 - 18)
2636
4282
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
2537
4278
4282 mm
Length
4278 mm
2636 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
1359 kg
Kerb Weight
1361 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1750 kg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI (Natural Gas) (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
2 kg
0.15 %
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)

General

SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5F
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
108 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop
108 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop
200 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

151 m
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

160 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
12.58 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.09 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop
12.58 kg/bhp
13.09 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
5.8 kg✽  ( 8 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
63 mpg  ( 70 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop
8 MPGe
70 MPGe
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
7.4 kg
city
52 mpg
4.8 kg
motorway
69 mpg
14 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
242 mi
Range
759 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop
242 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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).
92.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop
26.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
96 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
481 kg
Maximum Payload
389 kg
275 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1105 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L