The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT (16 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)

€ 25,000
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT (16 - 18) SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
€ 20,100
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
€ 25,000
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 TSI ACT Start&Stop is just 0.2 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI.
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT (16 - 18)
71.5
77.8
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (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 ACT (16 - 18)
103.8
168.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (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 TSI ACT Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
2736 lb
Curb Weight
2996 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
260 lb
8.68 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)

General

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5F
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
148 hp
158 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
18.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
18.49 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
36 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
48 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
city
27 mpg
53 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
634 mi
Range
518 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
634 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
125 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
92.9 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1166 lb
Maximum Payload
862 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft