The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI DSG (09 - 10) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

€ 22,100
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI DSG (09 - 10) SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
€ 28,900
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 22,100
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 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 1.4 TSI BMT.
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI DSG (09 - 10)
69.6
77.5
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
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
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI DSG (09 - 10)
101.5
169.9
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
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 1.4 TSI BMT
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4052 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI DSG (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.15 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

General

SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 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 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CZD*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
104 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
115 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
28.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.78 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
28.93 lb/hp
20.78 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
43 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
41 mpg
43 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
31 mpg
city
36 mpg
48 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
589 mi
Range
621 mi
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
589 mi
621 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 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).
104.1 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
119.3 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1043 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft