The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (13 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 22,400

€ 18,400

€ 22,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,400
ⓘ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 BMT.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
57.4
71.5
77.8
58.5
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
103.8
167.8
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 BMT
2778 lb
Curb Weight
2901 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb

Weight Difference:
123 lb
4.24 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
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
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
108 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 Ecomotive
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
122 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
25.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.89 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
25.72 lb/hp
27.89 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
44 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
71 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
60 mpg
city
36 mpg
76 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
941 mi
Range
645 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
941 mi
645 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
67.9 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).
100.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
67.9 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
140 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
979 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft







34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft