The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)

€ 23,700
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20) SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
€ 19,500
 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
€ 23,700
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 1.5 TGI is just 0.2 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI.
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20)
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 1.5 TGI (18 - 20)
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 1.5 TGI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
2868 lb
Curb Weight
2859 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3748 lb
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.31 %
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)

General

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
5F
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
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 1.5 TGI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
128 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
148 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

459 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
22.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.49 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
22.41 lb/hp
27.49 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
12.4 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
40 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
7 MPGe
40 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
16.7 lb
city
33 mpg
9.9 lb
highway
45 mpg
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
302 mi
Range
579 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
302 mi
579 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
25.6 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 1.5 TGI
25.6 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
179 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1122 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft