The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG (Gasoline) (10 - 12)
€ 20,100
€ 19,900
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI is 1.5 inches shorter, 1.6 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
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 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
2996 lb
Curb Weight
2956 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4048 lb
Weight Difference:
40 lb
1.34 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
16
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
101 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
129 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
▶ REPLAY
18.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.27 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
18.96 lb/hp
29.27 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
32 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
27 mpg
city
24 mpg
44 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
518 mi
Range
468 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
518 mi
468 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
Environmental Impact
125 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).
138.2 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
125 kWh
138.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
862 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
