The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
€ 22,000
€ 18,600
€ 22,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,600
ⓘ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 1.8 TSI is 1.1 inches longer, 2.2 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
57.4
69.6
77.5
58.6
71.9
79.6
69.6 in
Width
71.9 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.4 in
Height
58.6 in
101.5
169.9
99.4
168.8
169.9 in
Length
168.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3153 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
256 lb
8.12 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
1P
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
158 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 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
132 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
19.96 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
44 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
35 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
26 mpg
city
36 mpg
43 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
503 mi
Range
645 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
503 mi
645 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
128.7 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 1.8 TSI
128.7 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
926 lb
Maximum Payload
983 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
