The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI Ecomotive (09 - 10)
€ 26,300

€ 20,400

€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,400
ⓘ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 1.1 inches shorter, 2.1 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI Ecomotive.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI Ecomotive
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 1.9 TDI Ecomotive
3047 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
126 lb
4.14 %

General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI Ecomotive
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI Ecomotive
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
104 hp
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI Ecomotive
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI Ecomotive
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI Ecomotive
110 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI Ecomotive
▶ REPLAY
29.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.09 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
29.3 lb/hp
28.09 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI Ecomotive
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI Ecomotive
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
45 mpg
52 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI Ecomotive
39 mpg
city
41 mpg
50 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
657 mi
Range
759 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
657 mi
759 mi
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI Ecomotive
Environmental Impact
98.5 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
98.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI Ecomotive
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI Ecomotive
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
877 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








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