The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (15 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 25,400

€ 19,500

€ 25,400
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 a little. The SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop is 1.5 cm shorter, 0.8 cm wider and 2.7 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
1459
1816
1975
1486
1808
2021
1816 mm
Width
1808 mm
1975 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1459 mm
Height
1486 mm
2636
4263
2537
4278
4263 mm
Length
4278 mm
2636 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
1280 kg
Kerb Weight
1297 kg
1830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1700 kg

Weight Difference:
17 kg
1.31 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
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
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
108 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
250 NM
175 NM
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 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
▶ REPLAY
11.85 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.47 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
11.85 kg/bhp
12.47 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
72 mpg
combined
48 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
72 mpg
48 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
66 mpg
city
39 mpg
76 mpg
motorway
54 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
797 mi
Range
579 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
797 mi
579 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
80.3 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 Start&Stop
80.3 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
101 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
550 kg
Maximum Payload
403 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
310 L







1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L