The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT DSG (16 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)

€ 26,800
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT DSG (16 - 18) SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
€ 19,500
 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500

ⓘ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 1.2 TSI.
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT DSG (16 - 18)
71.5
77.8
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 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 DSG (16 - 18)
103.8
168.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 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 1.2 TSI
2784 lb
Curb Weight
2859 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3748 lb
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT DSG (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.62 %
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)

General

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
5F
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
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
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
148 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
18.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.49 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
18.81 lb/hp
27.49 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
40 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
48 mpg
40 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
city
33 mpg
53 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
634 mi
Range
579 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
634 mi
579 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 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).
111.8 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
92.9 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft