The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 12)

€ 27,000
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 22,400
 SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 12) SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,400

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT is 1.1 inches shorter, 2.1 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 12)
69.6
77.5
71.7 in
Width
69.6 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
59.1 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 12)
101.5
169.9
168.7 in
Length
169.9 in
100 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.47 %
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 12)

General

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
16
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
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
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
104 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
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

Performance

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.95 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.55 lb/hp
30.95 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
41 mpg
50 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
34 mpg
city
42 mpg
47 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
600 mi
Range
727 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
600 mi
727 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
108 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).
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
108 kWh
96.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft