The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (16 - 18)
€ 21,900
€ 15,500
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,500
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
58.5
71.2
79.6
57.4
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
99.9
168.4
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 1.2 TSI
3027 lb
Curb Weight
2619 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb
Weight Difference:
408 lb
13.48 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 4300 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
85 hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
19.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.81 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
19.16 lb/hp
30.81 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
46 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
31 mpg
city
37 mpg
44 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
551 mi
Range
609 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
551 mi
609 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 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).
96.6 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
96.6 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
875 lb
Maximum Payload
1129 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
