The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (18 - 20) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
€ 26,500
€ 24,300
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.2 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
57.4
71.5
77.8
59.1
71.7
79.6
71.5 in
Width
71.7 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.4 in
Height
59.1 in
103.8
168.6
100
168.7
168.6 in
Length
168.7 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
2952 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
60 lb
1.99 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
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
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
113 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
122 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
26.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.96 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
26.12 lb/hp
28.96 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
43 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
59 mpg
43 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
53 mpg
city
35 mpg
62 mpg
highway
50 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
777 mi
Range
621 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
777 mi
621 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
104.1 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
82.2 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
219 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1215 lb
Maximum Payload
847 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
