The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG (Autogas) (10 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)

€ 19,900
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG (Autogas) (10 - 12) SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
€ 20,100
 VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
€ 19,900
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

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG is 1.5 inches longer, 1.6 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG (Autogas) (10 - 12)
69.6
77.5
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
71.2
79.6
69.6 in
Width
71.2 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.4 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG (Autogas) (10 - 12)
101.5
169.9
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
99.9
168.4
169.9 in
Length
168.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
2956 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4048 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG (Autogas) (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.47 %
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)

General

SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
1P
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAY*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
97 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
106 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

574 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG

62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
30.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
30.47 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
52 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
25 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
18 mpg
city
44 mpg
32 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
281 mi
Range
759 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
281 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
140 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).
92.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
140 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft