The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 24,000
€ 21,900
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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
69.6
77.4
58.5
71.2
79.6
69.6 in
Width
71.2 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.4 in
Height
58.5 in
101.5
169.9
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
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
159 lb
4.99 %
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
20.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.16 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
20.16 lb/hp
19.16 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
38 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
36 mpg
38 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
27 mpg
city
31 mpg
44 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
518 mi
Range
551 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
518 mi
551 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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).
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).
117.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
125 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 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
875 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
