The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20)

€ 22,600
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 23,700
 SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20) SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.2 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20)
71.5
77.8
71.9 in
Width
71.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
58.6 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20)
103.8
168.6
168.8 in
Length
168.6 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
2967 lb
Curb Weight
2868 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.34 %
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20)

General

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
16
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
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 1.5 TGI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
128 hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI

Performance

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

459 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI

▶ REPLAY
20.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.41 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.05 lb/hp
22.41 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.4 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
42 mpg
7 MPGe
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
34 mpg
city
16.7 lb
49 mpg
highway
9.9 lb
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 lb
610 mi
Range
302 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
610 mi
302 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
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).
25.6 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
106.1 kWh
25.6 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
957 lb
Maximum Payload
1122 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data