The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
€ 22,500

€ 28,900

€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘ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 Start&Stop 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 Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
56.9
71.3
77.8
59.1
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
102.4
166.5
100
168.7
166.5 in
Length
168.7 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
2835 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb

Weight Difference:
240 lb
7.8 %

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
104 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
119 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
27.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.78 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
27.26 lb/hp
20.78 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
60 mpg
combined
43 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
60 mpg
43 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
51 mpg
city
36 mpg
67 mpg
highway
48 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
797 mi
Range
621 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
797 mi
621 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
104.1 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
80.3 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 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
1133 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft







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