The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 21,200
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15) SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
€ 22,300
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop is 0.6 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15)
71.5
77.8
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
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
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15)
103.8
167.8
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
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 Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
2835 lb
Curb Weight
2970 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
134 lb
4.51 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

General

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5F
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
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
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
104 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
119 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

 REPLAY
27.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.07 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
27.26 lb/hp
20.07 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
42 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
62 mpg
42 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
51 mpg
city
34 mpg
71 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
818 mi
Range
610 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
818 mi
610 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
106.1 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
78.2 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1133 lb
Maximum Payload
977 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft