The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI (13 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

€ 18,000
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI (13 - 15) SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
€ 27,000
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 18,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
56.9
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI (13 - 15)
71.3
77.8
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
71.3 in
Width
71.7 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.9 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI (13 - 15)
102.4
166.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
166.5 in
Length
168.7 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
2780 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
262 lb
8.61 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

General

SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5F
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
89 hp
at 2750 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
89 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
170 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
111 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

574 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
31.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
31.24 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
41 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
41 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
45 mpg
city
34 mpg
67 mpg
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
758 mi
Range
600 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
758 mi
600 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
108 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
108 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft