The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI (13 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

€ 24,700
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI (13 - 16) SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
€ 22,100
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100

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 1.6 TDI.
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
56.3
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI (13 - 16)
71.3
77.8
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 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 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 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 1.6 TDI
2844 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
157 lb
5.23 %
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

General

SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5F
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
178 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

Performance

SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

 REPLAY
15.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
15.98 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
50 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
39 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
31 mpg
city
43 mpg
46 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
727 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
518 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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).
96.7 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
113.6 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1190 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