The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (16 - 18)
€ 21,900
€ 26,500
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500
ⓘ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 0.4 cm shorter, 0.8 cm narrower and 2.7 cm taller than the SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
1486
1808
2021
1459
1816
1975
1808 mm
Width
1816 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1975 mm
1486 mm
Height
1459 mm
2537
4278
2636
4282
4278 mm
Length
4282 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2636 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
1373 kg
Kerb Weight
1280 kg
1770 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1830 kg
Weight Difference:
93 kg
6.77 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
16
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 3250 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 bhp
113 bhp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
240 NM
250 NM
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
129 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
8.69 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.33 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
8.69 kg/bhp
11.33 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
69 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
46 mpg
69 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
37 mpg
city
66 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
71 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
551 mi
Range
758 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
551 mi
758 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
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).
84.3 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
84.3 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
143 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
108 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
397 kg
Maximum Payload
550 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L
