The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (12 - 14)
€ 20,600

€ 18,200

€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT is a little bigger in every dimension. It's an inch longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
58.6
71.9
79.6
57.4
71.5
77.8
71.9 in
Width
71.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
58.6 in
Height
57.4 in
99.4
168.8
103.8
167.8
168.8 in
Length
167.8 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
2954 lb
Curb Weight
2665 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb

Weight Difference:
289 lb
9.78 %

General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
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
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
104 hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
112 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
28.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.63 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
28.4 lb/hp
25.63 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
46 mpg
48 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
39 mpg
city
40 mpg
51 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
670 mi
Range
634 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
670 mi
634 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
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).
92.9 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
96.6 kWh
92.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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