The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (11 - 12)
€ 24,300
€ 20,300
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘ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 1.1 inches shorter, 2.1 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
59.1
71.7
79.6
57.4
69.6
77.5
71.7 in
Width
69.6 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
59.1 in
Height
57.4 in
100
168.7
101.5
169.9
168.7 in
Length
169.9 in
100 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
3012 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
163 lb
5.13 %
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual 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
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
89 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
110 mph
Maximum Speed
108 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
28.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.67 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
28.96 lb/hp
35.67 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
43 mpg
52 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
35 mpg
city
42 mpg
50 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
759 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
621 mi
759 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
847 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
