The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
€ 17,800
€ 26,300
€ 17,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The SEAT Leon 1.6 is 1.1 inches longer, 2.1 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
SEAT Leon 1.6
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
57.4
69.6
77.5
59.1
71.7
79.6
69.6 in
Width
71.7 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.4 in
Height
59.1 in
101.5
169.9
100
168.7
169.9 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3047 lb
3931 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
225 lb
7.38 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.6
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
1P
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CYV*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6
101 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6
109 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
114 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.3 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6
27.94 lb/hp
29.3 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
45 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6
31 mpg
45 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
23 mpg
city
39 mpg
39 mpg
highway
50 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
450 mi
Range
657 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6
450 mi
657 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
144 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).
98.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6
144 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
877 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
