The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 18,500
€ 19,500
€ 18,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI is 0.6 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 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
167.8
99.9
168.4
167.8 in
Length
168.4 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
2824 lb
Curb Weight
2859 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb
Weight Difference:
35 lb
1.22 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
5F
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 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
89 hp
at 2750 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
89 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
170 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
31.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.49 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
31.73 lb/hp
27.49 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
40 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
40 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
45 mpg
city
33 mpg
67 mpg
highway
45 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
758 mi
Range
579 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
758 mi
579 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
111.8 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
