The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
€ 21,900
€ 20,800
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘ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 is 3.5 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
58.5
71.2
79.6
57.3
70.9
78.4
71.2 in
Width
70.9 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
58.5 in
Height
57.3 in
99.9
168.4
105.7
172
168.4 in
Length
172 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
3027 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
249 lb
8.23 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
16
Generation
KL
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
89 hp
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
19.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.21 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
19.16 lb/hp
31.21 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
51 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
31 mpg
city
43 mpg
44 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
551 mi
Range
675 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
551 mi
675 mi
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
87.2 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
87.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
875 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.8 cu ft
