The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI (13 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)

€ 24,700
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI (13 - 16) SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
€ 20,100
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
€ 24,700
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 1.8 TSI Start&Stop is 1.7 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI.
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
56.3
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI (13 - 16)
71.3
77.8
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
71.2
79.6
71.3 in
Width
71.2 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.3 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI (13 - 16)
102.2
166.8
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
99.9
168.4
166.8 in
Length
168.4 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
2844 lb
Curb Weight
2996 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
152 lb
5.07 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)

General

SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5F
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
178 hp
158 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

Performance

SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
15.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
15.98 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
36 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
39 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
31 mpg
city
27 mpg
46 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
518 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
518 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
125 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
113.6 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
862 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft