The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
€ 20,600
€ 21,800
€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800
ⓘ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 3.1 inches shorter, an inch wider and 1.3 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
58.6
71.9
79.6
57.3
70.9
78.4
71.9 in
Width
70.9 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
58.6 in
Height
57.3 in
99.4
168.8
105.7
172
168.8 in
Length
172 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
2954 lb
Curb Weight
2795 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
159 lb
5.38 %
General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
16
Generation
KL
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
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
108 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
108 hp
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
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
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
28.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.88 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
28.4 lb/hp
25.88 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
46 mpg
50 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
39 mpg
city
41 mpg
51 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
670 mi
Range
661 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
670 mi
661 mi
SEAT Leon 1.0 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).
89 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
96.6 kWh
89 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1063 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.8 cu ft
