The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI (18 - 20) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 22,200
€ 20,100
€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 TSI is just 0.2 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI.
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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 1.4 TSI
2732 lb
Curb Weight
2996 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.84 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
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
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
128 hp
158 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
148 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
21.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
21.34 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
36 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
48 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
city
27 mpg
57 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
634 mi
Range
518 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
634 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 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).
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).
125 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
92.9 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1193 lb
Maximum Payload
862 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
