The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

€ 23,700
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20) SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
€ 22,100
 VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100

ⓘ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 1.5 TGI is just 0.2 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20)
71.5
77.8
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI 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 1.6 TDI 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 1.6 TDI
2868 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.4 %
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

General

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5F
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
128 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

459 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI

62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
22.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
22.41 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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
50 mpg  ( 56 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.)
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
7 MPGe
56 MPGe
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
16.7 lb
city
43 mpg
9.9 lb
highway
53 mpg
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
302 mi
Range
727 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
302 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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).
96.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
25.6 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
179 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1122 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft