The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20)

€ 19,500
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
€ 25,400
 SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20) SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The VW Beetle 1.2 TSI is just 0.2 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
71.2
79.6
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20)
71.5
77.8
71.2 in
Width
71.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
58.5 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20)
103.8
168.6
168.4 in
Length
168.6 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
2859 lb
Curb Weight
2941 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
82 lb
2.79 %
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20)

General

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
16
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
*CYV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
104 hp
128 hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI

Performance

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI

▶ REPLAY
27.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.98 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
27.49 lb/hp
22.98 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.1 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
7 MPGe
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
33 mpg
city
15.6 lb
45 mpg
highway
9.9 lb
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 lb
579 mi
Range
311 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
579 mi
311 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
24.9 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
24.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data