The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (14 - 16)
€ 20,300

€ 15,500

€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,500
ⓘ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 0.6 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
58.5
71.2
79.6
58.9
71.5
77.8
71.2 in
Width
71.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
58.5 in
Height
58.9 in
99.9
168.4
103.8
167.8
168.4 in
Length
167.8 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
2959 lb
Curb Weight
2619 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3726 lb

Weight Difference:
340 lb
11.49 %

General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
16
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.2 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
1.2 L / 59 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 4300 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
85 hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
28.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.81 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
28.45 lb/hp
30.81 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
46 mpg
46 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
39 mpg
city
37 mpg
51 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
670 mi
Range
609 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
670 mi
609 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
96.6 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
96.6 kWh
96.6 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
988 lb
Maximum Payload
1107 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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