The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI Ecomotive (09 - 10) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 20,400
€ 20,100
€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 Ecomotive is 3.7 cm longer, 4 cm narrower and 2.8 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI.
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI Ecomotive
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
1458
1768
1968
1486
1808
2021
1768 mm
Width
1808 mm
1968 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1458 mm
Height
1486 mm
2578
4315
2537
4278
4315 mm
Length
4278 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI Ecomotive
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
1325 kg
Kerb Weight
1359 kg
1820 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg
Weight Difference:
34 kg
2.5 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI Ecomotive
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
1P
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI Ecomotive
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1896 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI Ecomotive
104 bhp
158 bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
250 NM
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI Ecomotive
250 NM
240 NM
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI Ecomotive
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI Ecomotive
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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12.74 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.6 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI Ecomotive
12.74 kg/bhp
8.6 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI Ecomotive
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
43 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI Ecomotive
63 mpg
43 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
50 mpg
city
32 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
759 mi
Range
518 mi
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI Ecomotive
759 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
125 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI Ecomotive
92.5 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 5
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI Ecomotive
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
495 kg
Maximum Payload
391 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1166 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
