The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (12 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 26,800
€ 21,900
€ 26,800
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 a little. The SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop is 0.7 cm shorter, 0.8 cm wider and 4.2 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
1444
1816
1975
1486
1808
2021
1816 mm
Width
1808 mm
1975 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1444 mm
Height
1486 mm
2596
4271
2537
4278
4271 mm
Length
4278 mm
2596 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
1327 kg
Kerb Weight
1373 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1770 kg
Weight Difference:
46 kg
3.35 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5F
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
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
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
178 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
178 bhp
158 bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
250 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
250 NM
240 NM
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
100 m
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
7.46 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.69 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
7.46 kg/bhp
8.69 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
46 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
49 mpg
46 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
40 mpg
city
37 mpg
55 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
536 mi
Range
551 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
536 mi
551 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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).
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 Start&Stop
109.9 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
523 kg
Maximum Payload
397 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
