The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (18 - 20)
€ 24,500
€ 26,500
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500
ⓘ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 0.6 cm longer, 0.9 cm wider and 2.9 cm taller than the SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
1488
1825
2021
1459
1816
1975
1825 mm
Width
1816 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1975 mm
1488 mm
Height
1459 mm
2524
4288
2636
4282
4288 mm
Length
4282 mm
2524 mm
Wheelbase
2636 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
1363 kg
Kerb Weight
1339 kg
1800 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1890 kg
Weight Difference:
24 kg
1.76 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
16
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
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
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CZD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 3250 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 bhp
113 bhp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
250 NM
250 NM
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
9.21 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.85 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
9.21 kg/bhp
11.85 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
71 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
52 mpg
71 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
43 mpg
city
64 mpg
59 mpg
motorway
74 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
633 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
633 mi
777 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
82.2 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
102.4 kWh
82.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
124 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
136 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
437 kg
Maximum Payload
551 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L
