The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 26,500
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (16 - 18) SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
€ 22,100
 VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (16 - 18)
71.5
77.8
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI 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 1.6 TDI 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 1.6 TDI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
179 lb
5.97 %
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

General

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5F
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
113 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
24.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
24.97 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
50 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
57 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
55 mpg
city
43 mpg
59 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
758 mi
Range
727 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
758 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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).
96.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
84.3 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft