The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)

€ 22,000
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12) SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
€ 20,100
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
€ 22,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100

ⓘ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 1.5 inches longer, 1.6 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12)
69.6
77.5
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
71.2
79.6
69.6 in
Width
71.2 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.4 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12)
101.5
169.9
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
99.9
168.4
169.9 in
Length
168.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
3153 lb
Curb Weight
2996 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
157 lb
4.98 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)

General

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
158 hp
158 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
19.96 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
36 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
35 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
26 mpg
city
27 mpg
43 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
518 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
503 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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).
125 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
128.7 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
926 lb
Maximum Payload
862 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft