The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 22,400
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 12) SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
€ 18,400
 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 22,400
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

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI is 3.7 cm longer, 4 cm narrower and 2.8 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
1458
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 12)
1768
1968
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
1808
2021
1768 mm
Width
1808 mm
1968 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1458 mm
Height
1486 mm
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 12)
2578
4315
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
2537
4278
4315 mm
Length
4278 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
1460 kg
Kerb Weight
1316 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1760 kg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
144 kg
9.86 %
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

General

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
1P
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
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
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
104 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
250 NM
175 NM
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
115 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

163 m
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

151 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
14.04 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.65 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
14.04 kg/bhp
12.65 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
53 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
53 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
50 mpg
city
43 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
645 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
727 mi
645 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
100.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
123 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
123 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
420 kg
Maximum Payload
444 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1166 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L