The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (14 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)

€ 21,200
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (14 - 16) SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
€ 20,100
 VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
€ 21,200
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

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop is 0.6 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (14 - 16)
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 TSI (14 - 16)
103.8
167.8
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
99.9
168.4
167.8 in
Length
168.4 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
2718 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
282 lb
9.4 %
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)

General

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5F
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline 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
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
123 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
52 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
45 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
35 mpg
city
44 mpg
55 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
598 mi
Range
759 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
598 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
98.5 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 TSI Start&Stop
98.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1184 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft