The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (15 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)

€ 24,500
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (15 - 16) SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
€ 19,500
 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive is 0.6 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (15 - 16)
71.5
77.8
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 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 Ecomotive (15 - 16)
103.8
167.8
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
99.9
168.4
167.8 in
Length
168.4 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
2778 lb
Curb Weight
2859 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3748 lb
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
82 lb
2.87 %
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)

General

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
5F
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
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
108 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
108 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
25.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.49 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
25.72 lb/hp
27.49 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
40 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
65 mpg
40 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
57 mpg
city
33 mpg
69 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
863 mi
Range
579 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
863 mi
579 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
74 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).
111.8 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
74 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft