The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive DSG (16 - 18)
€ 28,900

€ 23,500

€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500
ⓘ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 1.0 TSI Ecomotive.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
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 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2701 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb

Weight Difference:
375 lb
12.19 %

General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
16
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CZD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
113 hp
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
124 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
▶ REPLAY
20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.9 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.78 lb/hp
23.9 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
43 mpg
53 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
36 mpg
city
44 mpg
48 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
621 mi
Range
706 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
706 mi
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
83.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
104.1 kWh
83.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
915 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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