The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI (09 - 12)
€ 20,600
€ 27,600
€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘ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 1.4 inches shorter, 2.2 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
58.6
71.9
79.6
57.4
69.6
77.5
71.9 in
Width
69.6 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
58.6 in
Height
57.4 in
99.4
168.8
101.5
170.2
168.8 in
Length
170.2 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.86 %
General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
16
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium 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 2.0 TFSI
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
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5100 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
208 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
28.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.58 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
28.4 lb/hp
15.58 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
46 mpg
32 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
39 mpg
city
24 mpg
51 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
670 mi
Range
468 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
670 mi
468 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
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).
138.2 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
96.6 kWh
138.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
970 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
