The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI (16 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 24,100

€ 22,300

€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300
ⓘ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 Start&Stop is 1.2 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 1.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI 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
167.2
99.9
168.4
167.2 in
Length
168.4 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
2734 lb
Curb Weight
2970 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
236 lb
7.95 %

General
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
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
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
113 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
122 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
24.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.07 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
24.19 lb/hp
20.07 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
42 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
59 mpg
42 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
51 mpg
city
34 mpg
64 mpg
highway
49 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
777 mi
Range
610 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
777 mi
610 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
106.1 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
82.2 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
977 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft







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