The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 12)

€ 20,300
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 22,400
 SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 12) SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,400

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 12)
69.6
77.5
71.2 in
Width
69.6 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
58.5 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 12)
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 1.6 TDI
2959 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
260 lb
8.08 %
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 12)

General

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
16
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CYV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
104 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI

Performance

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
28.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.95 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
28.45 lb/hp
30.95 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
46 mpg
50 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
39 mpg
city
42 mpg
51 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
670 mi
Range
727 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
670 mi
727 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
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).
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
96.6 kWh
96.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
988 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