The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI (13 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
€ 18,000
€ 20,100
€ 18,000
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 a little. The SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI is 2 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 1.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
2780 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
7.33 %
General
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5F
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
89 hp
at 2750 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
89 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
Performance
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
31.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
31.24 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
52 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
45 mpg
city
44 mpg
67 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
758 mi
Range
759 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
758 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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).
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).
92.5 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
