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 0.2 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI (Natural Gas) (16 - 18)
71.5
77.8
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
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 (Natural Gas) (16 - 18)
103.8
168.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
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 1.6 TDI
2996 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI (Natural Gas) (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.13 %
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
Drivetrain
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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop
108 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 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

495 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
27.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop
27.74 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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
52 mpg  ( 59 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.)
SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop
7 MPGe
59 MPGe
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
16.3 lb
city
44 mpg
10.6 lb
highway
57 mpg
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1060 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
31.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft