The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI (16 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
€ 25,100

€ 18,600

€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.7 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
56.3
71.3
77.8
58.6
71.9
79.6
71.3 in
Width
71.9 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.3 in
Height
58.6 in
102.2
167.2
99.4
168.8
167.2 in
Length
168.8 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
2844 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb

Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.83 %

General
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
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 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
178 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
140 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
15.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
15.98 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
44 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
39 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
31 mpg
city
36 mpg
46 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
518 mi
Range
645 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
518 mi
645 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
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).
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).
100.4 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
113.6 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
983 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft







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