The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 18,400
€ 24,000
€ 18,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘ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 BMT is 1.5 inches shorter, 1.6 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
58.5
71.2
79.6
57.4
69.6
77.4
71.2 in
Width
69.6 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.5 in
Height
57.4 in
99.9
168.4
101.5
169.9
168.4 in
Length
169.9 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
2901 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb
Weight Difference:
284 lb
8.91 %
General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
16
Generation
1P
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
158 hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
27.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.16 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
27.89 lb/hp
20.16 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
44 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
36 mpg
city
27 mpg
51 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
645 mi
Range
518 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
645 mi
518 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
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).
125 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
125 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
979 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
