The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (11 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

€ 20,300
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (11 - 12) SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
€ 24,500
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500

ⓘ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 TDI is 1.1 inches longer, 2.2 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (11 - 12)
69.6
77.5
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
69.6 in
Width
71.9 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.4 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (11 - 12)
101.5
169.9
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
169.9 in
Length
168.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3005 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
170 lb
5.35 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

General

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
1P
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
89 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
108 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
13.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

607 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
35.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.3 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
35.67 lb/hp
20.3 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
44 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
42 mpg
city
36 mpg
60 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
633 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
759 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
102.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
102.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
926 lb
Maximum Payload
963 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft