The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17) vs. SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI DSG (16 - 18)
€ 22,600

€ 26,900

€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900
ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.7 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
58.6
71.9
79.6
56.3
71.3
77.8
71.9 in
Width
71.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
58.6 in
Height
56.3 in
99.4
168.8
102.2
167.2
168.8 in
Length
167.2 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
2967 lb
Curb Weight
2881 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
86 lb
2.9 %

General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
16
Generation
5F
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
178 hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
126 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
20.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.19 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.05 lb/hp
16.19 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
42 mpg
41 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
34 mpg
city
33 mpg
49 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
610 mi
Range
536 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
610 mi
536 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
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).
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).
109.9 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
106.1 kWh
109.9 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
957 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft