The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (16 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 26,500
€ 21,900
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 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
4282
2537
4278
4282 mm
Length
4278 mm
2636 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
1280 kg
Kerb Weight
1373 kg
1830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1770 kg
Weight Difference:
93 kg
6.77 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 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 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
113 bhp
at 3250 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
113 bhp
158 bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
250 NM
240 NM
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
mph
136 m
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
11.33 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.69 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
11.33 kg/bhp
8.69 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
46 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
69 mpg
46 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
66 mpg
city
37 mpg
71 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
758 mi
Range
551 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
758 mi
551 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
117.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
84.3 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
108 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
550 kg
Maximum Payload
397 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
