The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

€ 23,700
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20) SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
€ 27,000
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.2 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20)
71.5
77.8
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
71.5 in
Width
71.7 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.4 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20)
103.8
168.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
168.6 in
Length
168.7 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
2868 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.72 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

General

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
128 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
128 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

459 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
22.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
22.41 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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
41 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
7 MPGe
41 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
16.7 lb
city
34 mpg
9.9 lb
highway
47 mpg
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
302 mi
Range
600 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
302 mi
600 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
108 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
25.6 kWh
108 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
179 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1122 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft