The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI (13 - 15)

€ 22,300
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 18,000
 SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI (13 - 15) SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,000

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT is 2 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.6 inches taller than the SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
56.9
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI (13 - 15)
71.3
77.8
71.2 in
Width
71.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
58.5 in
Height
56.9 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI (13 - 15)
102.4
166.5
168.4 in
Length
166.5 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
2970 lb
Curb Weight
2780 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
190 lb
6.4 %
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI (13 - 15)

General

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
16
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 2750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
89 hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI

Performance

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

574 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
20.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.24 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.07 lb/hp
31.24 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
42 mpg
57 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
34 mpg
city
45 mpg
49 mpg
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
610 mi
Range
758 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
610 mi
758 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
84.3 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
106.1 kWh
84.3 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
977 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft