The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI (18 - 20) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 22,200
€ 18,400
€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,400
ⓘ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 TSI is just 0.2 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
57.4
71.5
77.8
58.5
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
103.8
168.6
99.9
168.4
168.6 in
Length
168.4 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
2732 lb
Curb Weight
2901 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
170 lb
5.86 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
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 1.5 TSI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline 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 4500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
128 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
148 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
21.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.89 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
21.34 lb/hp
27.89 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
44 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
48 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
37 mpg
city
36 mpg
57 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
634 mi
Range
645 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
634 mi
645 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
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).
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).
100.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
92.9 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1193 lb
Maximum Payload
979 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
