The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 22,000
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12) SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
€ 22,300
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 22,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300

ⓘ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 BMT.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12)
69.6
77.5
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
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 BMT (14 - 16)
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 BMT
3153 lb
Curb Weight
2970 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
183 lb
5.8 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

General

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Beetle 1.4 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 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CZD*
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
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
158 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
132 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
42 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
35 mpg
42 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
26 mpg
city
34 mpg
43 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
610 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
503 mi
610 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 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).
106.1 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
128.7 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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