The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (18 - 20) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
€ 26,500
€ 28,900
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘ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 0.4 cm shorter, 0.5 cm narrower and 4.3 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
1459
1816
1975
1502
1821
2021
1816 mm
Width
1821 mm
1975 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1459 mm
Height
1502 mm
2636
4282
2540
4286
4282 mm
Length
4286 mm
2636 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
1339 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1810 kg
Weight Difference:
56 kg
4.01 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
113 bhp
at 3250 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
113 bhp
148 bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
250 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
122 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
122 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
11.85 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.43 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
11.85 kg/bhp
9.43 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
51 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
71 mpg
51 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
64 mpg
city
43 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
58 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
777 mi
Range
621 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
777 mi
621 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 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 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
136 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
127 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
551 kg
Maximum Payload
415 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
