The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (11 - 12)
€ 17,600
€ 20,300
€ 17,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Beetle 1.2 TSI is 3.7 cm shorter, 4 cm wider and 2.8 cm taller than the SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
1486
1808
2021
1458
1768
1968
1808 mm
Width
1768 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1968 mm
1486 mm
Height
1458 mm
2537
4278
2578
4315
4278 mm
Length
4315 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
1274 kg
Kerb Weight
1440 kg
1680 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1860 kg
Weight Difference:
166 kg
11.53 %
General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
16
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
89 bhp
at 4200 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
104 bhp
89 bhp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
230 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
175 NM
230 NM
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
108 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
185 m
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
12.25 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.18 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
12.25 kg/bhp
16.18 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
63 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
48 mpg
63 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
37 mpg
city
50 mpg
56 mpg
motorway
72 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
579 mi
Range
759 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
579 mi
759 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
92.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
137 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
406 kg
Maximum Payload
420 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
341 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1166 L
