The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 22,400

€ 19,500

€ 22,400
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 slightly. The SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI is 1.5 inches longer, 1.6 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
57.4
69.6
77.5
58.5
71.2
79.6
69.6 in
Width
71.2 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.4 in
Height
58.5 in
101.5
169.9
99.9
168.4
169.9 in
Length
168.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
3219 lb
Curb Weight
2859 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb

Weight Difference:
359 lb
11.15 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
1P
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch 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
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
104 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 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
30.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.49 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
30.95 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
50 mpg
combined
40 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
40 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
42 mpg
city
33 mpg
56 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
727 mi
Range
579 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
727 mi
579 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
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).
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
96.7 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 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
926 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft