The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI DSG (09 - 10) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
€ 22,100
€ 26,300
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI is 1.1 inches longer, 2.1 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
57.4
69.6
77.5
59.1
71.7
79.6
69.6 in
Width
71.7 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.4 in
Height
59.1 in
101.5
169.9
100
168.7
169.9 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3047 lb
4052 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
37 lb
1.21 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
1P
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CYV*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
104 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
115 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
28.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.3 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
28.93 lb/hp
29.3 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
45 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
41 mpg
45 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
31 mpg
city
39 mpg
48 mpg
highway
50 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
589 mi
Range
657 mi
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
589 mi
657 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
98.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
119.3 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1043 lb
Maximum Payload
877 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
