The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (16 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)

€ 23,200
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (16 - 18) SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
€ 20,100
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
€ 23,200
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

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop is just 0.2 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (16 - 18)
71.5
77.8
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
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 (16 - 18)
103.8
168.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
99.9
168.4
168.6 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
2778 lb
Curb Weight
2996 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
218 lb
7.28 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)

General

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
113 hp
158 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
24.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
24.58 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
36 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
59 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
51 mpg
city
27 mpg
62 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
518 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
777 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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).
125 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
82.2 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
862 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft