The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 1.0 TSI Ecomotive DSG (16 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
€ 22,800

€ 18,600

€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Leon SC 1.0 TSI Ecomotive is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.6 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
SEAT Leon SC 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
56.9
71.3
77.8
58.6
71.9
79.6
71.3 in
Width
71.9 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.9 in
Height
58.6 in
102.4
167.2
99.4
168.8
167.2 in
Length
168.8 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon SC 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
2652 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb

Weight Difference:
245 lb
8.46 %

General
SEAT Leon SC 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
VW Beetle 1.2 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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon SC 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
113 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
148 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
SEAT Leon SC 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
23.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
23.47 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
44 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
53 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
44 mpg
city
36 mpg
60 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
706 mi
Range
645 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
706 mi
645 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
83.4 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).
100.4 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
83.4 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1184 lb
Maximum Payload
983 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft







32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft