The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (09 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

€ 19,100
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (09 - 12) SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
€ 26,300
 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 19,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300

ⓘ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 TSI is 1.1 inches longer, 2.1 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (09 - 12)
69.6
77.5
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
69.6 in
Width
71.7 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.4 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (09 - 12)
101.5
169.9
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
100
168.7
169.9 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
2919 lb
Curb Weight
3047 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
128 lb
4.2 %
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

General

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline 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
123 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
123 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
122 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
45 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
45 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
29 mpg
city
39 mpg
45 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
657 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
542 mi
657 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).
98.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1248 lb
Maximum Payload
877 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft