The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (13 - 15)
€ 19,500
€ 22,400
€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Beetle 1.2 TSI is 0.6 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
58.5
71.2
79.6
57.4
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
99.9
168.4
103.8
167.8
168.4 in
Length
167.8 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
2859 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
82 lb
2.87 %
General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
16
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
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 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
104 hp
108 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
112 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
▶ REPLAY
27.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.72 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
27.49 lb/hp
25.72 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
71 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
71 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
33 mpg
city
60 mpg
45 mpg
highway
76 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
579 mi
Range
941 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
579 mi
941 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
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).
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).
67.9 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
67.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
140 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
