The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI DSG (09 - 10)
€ 19,500
€ 22,100
€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 is 1.5 inches shorter, 1.6 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
58.5
71.2
79.6
57.4
69.6
77.5
71.2 in
Width
69.6 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
58.5 in
Height
57.4 in
99.9
168.4
101.5
169.9
168.4 in
Length
169.9 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
2859 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4052 lb
Weight Difference:
150 lb
4.98 %
General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
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 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
104 hp
104 hp
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
27.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.93 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
27.49 lb/hp
28.93 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
41 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
33 mpg
city
31 mpg
45 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
579 mi
Range
589 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
579 mi
589 mi
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
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).
119.3 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
119.3 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1043 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
