The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (16 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 23,200

€ 18,400

€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop is just 0.4 cm longer, 0.8 cm wider and 2.7 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
1459
1816
1975
1486
1808
2021
1816 mm
Width
1808 mm
1975 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1459 mm
Height
1486 mm
2636
4282
2537
4278
4282 mm
Length
4278 mm
2636 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
1260 kg
Kerb Weight
1316 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1760 kg

Weight Difference:
56 kg
4.26 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5F
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
113 bhp
at 3250 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
113 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
250 NM
175 NM
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
122 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
11.15 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.65 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
11.15 kg/bhp
12.65 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
53 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
71 mpg
53 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
61 mpg
city
43 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
777 mi
Range
645 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
777 mi
645 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
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).
100.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
82.2 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
105 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
123 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
550 kg
Maximum Payload
444 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
310 L







1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L