The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI DSG (13 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 21,000

€ 24,200

€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200
ⓘ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 SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop is 2 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 1.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
56.9
71.3
77.8
58.5
71.2
79.6
71.3 in
Width
71.2 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.9 in
Height
58.5 in
102.4
166.5
99.9
168.4
166.5 in
Length
168.4 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
2679 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb

Weight Difference:
328 lb
10.91 %

General
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
104 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
119 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
25.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.32 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
25.76 lb/hp
20.32 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
44 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
49 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
42 mpg
city
37 mpg
53 mpg
highway
50 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
647 mi
Range
645 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
647 mi
645 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
100.4 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
90.9 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1113 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