The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (13 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 21,900

€ 17,600

€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,600
ⓘ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 Ecomotive is 2 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 1.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI.
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
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 Ecomotive
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
2734 lb
Curb Weight
2809 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb

Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.67 %

General
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
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 Ecomotive
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
108 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Performance
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
25.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.01 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
25.31 lb/hp
27.01 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
40 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
71 mpg
40 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
60 mpg
city
31 mpg
76 mpg
highway
47 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
941 mi
Range
579 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
941 mi
579 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
67.9 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).
111.8 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
67.9 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
140 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
895 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft







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