The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17) vs. SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (09 - 12)

€ 22,600
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 19,100
 SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (09 - 12) SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,100

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT is 1.1 inches shorter, 2.2 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (09 - 12)
69.6
77.5
71.9 in
Width
69.6 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
58.6 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (09 - 12)
101.5
169.9
168.8 in
Length
169.9 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
2967 lb
Curb Weight
2919 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.65 %
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (09 - 12)

General

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
123 hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI

Performance

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
20.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.73 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.05 lb/hp
23.73 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
42 mpg
37 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
34 mpg
city
29 mpg
49 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
610 mi
Range
542 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
610 mi
542 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
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).
119.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
106.1 kWh
119.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
957 lb
Maximum Payload
1248 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft