The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive (10 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 21,400

€ 17,600

€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive is 3.7 cm longer, 4 cm narrower and 2.8 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
1458
1768
1968
1486
1808
2021
1768 mm
Width
1808 mm
1968 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1458 mm
Height
1486 mm
2578
4315
2537
4278
4315 mm
Length
4278 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
1400 kg
Kerb Weight
1274 kg
1820 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1680 kg

Weight Difference:
126 kg
9 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
1P
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive
104 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive
250 NM
175 NM
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
13.46 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.25 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive
13.46 kg/bhp
12.25 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
48 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive
74 mpg
48 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
60 mpg
city
37 mpg
83 mpg
motorway
56 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
899 mi
Range
579 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive
899 mi
579 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
111.8 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive
78.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
99 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
420 kg
Maximum Payload
406 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
310 L








1166 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L