The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive (16 - 18)

€ 21,900
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
€ 21,100
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive (16 - 18) SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,100

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

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The VW Beetle 1.4 TSI is just 0.2 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
71.2
79.6
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive (16 - 18)
71.5
77.8
71.2 in
Width
71.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
58.5 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive (16 - 18)
103.8
168.6
168.4 in
Length
168.6 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
3027 lb
Curb Weight
2650 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3792 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
377 lb
12.45 %
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive (16 - 18)

General

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
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
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
113 hp
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive

Performance

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
129 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive

 REPLAY
19.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.45 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
19.16 lb/hp
23.45 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
53 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
31 mpg
city
44 mpg
44 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
551 mi
Range
706 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
551 mi
706 mi
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
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).
83.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
83.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
875 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft