The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

€ 24,000
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12) SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
€ 24,500
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 1.4 TSI BMT.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
69.6
77.4
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
69.6 in
Width
71.9 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.4 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
169.9
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
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 1.4 TSI BMT
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3005 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
181 lb
5.68 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 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
20.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.3 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
20.16 lb/hp
20.3 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
44 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
36 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
27 mpg
city
36 mpg
44 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
633 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
518 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
125 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).
102.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
125 kWh
102.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 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
963 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft