The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (15 - 16)
€ 24,200

€ 25,400

€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘ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 0.6 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
58.5
71.2
79.6
57.4
71.5
77.8
71.2 in
Width
71.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
58.5 in
Height
57.4 in
99.9
168.4
103.8
167.8
168.4 in
Length
167.8 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
3007 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
185 lb
6.15 %

General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
16
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
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
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
108 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
126 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
20.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.32 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
60 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
37 mpg
city
55 mpg
50 mpg
highway
64 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
645 mi
Range
797 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
645 mi
797 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
80.3 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
80.3 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
983 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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