The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive (18 - 19)
€ 18,400

€ 21,100

€ 18,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT is just 0.2 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
58.5
71.2
79.6
57.4
71.5
77.8
71.2 in
Width
71.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
58.5 in
Height
57.4 in
99.9
168.4
103.8
168.6
168.4 in
Length
168.6 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
2901 lb
Curb Weight
2639 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb

Weight Difference:
262 lb
9.03 %

General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
16
Generation
5F
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
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
113 hp
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
112 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
▶ REPLAY
27.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.35 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
27.89 lb/hp
23.35 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
44 mpg
49 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
36 mpg
city
42 mpg
51 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
645 mi
Range
647 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
645 mi
647 mi
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
90.9 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
90.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
979 lb
Maximum Payload
1153 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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