The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 26,800
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (12 - 16) SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
€ 28,900
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
56.9
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (12 - 16)
71.5
77.8
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
71.5 in
Width
71.7 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.9 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (12 - 16)
102.2
168.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
100
168.7
168.1 in
Length
168.7 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
2926 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (12 - 16)
Weight Difference:
150 lb
4.88 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

General

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5F
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 Start&Stop
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
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
178 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
139 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
16.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.78 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
16.44 lb/hp
20.78 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
43 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
41 mpg
43 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
33 mpg
city
36 mpg
46 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
536 mi
Range
621 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
536 mi
621 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
104.1 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
109.9 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1153 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft