The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (16 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)

€ 26,500
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (16 - 18) SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
€ 21,900
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
€ 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 0.2 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 DSG (16 - 18)
71.5
77.8
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 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 DSG (16 - 18)
103.8
168.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 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
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3902 lb
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
205 lb
6.77 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 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
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 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
24.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.16 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
24.97 lb/hp
19.16 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
38 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
57 mpg
38 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
55 mpg
city
31 mpg
59 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 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
875 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft