The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (16 - 18)
€ 27,000

€ 25,500

€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500
ⓘ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 little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.2 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
59.1
71.7
79.6
57.4
71.5
77.8
71.7 in
Width
71.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
59.1 in
Height
57.4 in
100
168.7
103.8
168.6
168.7 in
Length
168.6 in
100 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
3042 lb
Curb Weight
2888 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
5.06 %

General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 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 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 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
124 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.22 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.55 lb/hp
16.22 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
41 mpg
39 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
34 mpg
city
31 mpg
47 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
600 mi
Range
518 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
600 mi
518 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
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).
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).
113.6 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
108 kWh
113.6 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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