The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (16 - 18)

€ 21,900
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
€ 26,500
 SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (16 - 18) SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
€ 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 0.2 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
71.2
79.6
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (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 1.6 TDI DSG (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 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
3027 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
205 lb
6.77 %
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (16 - 18)

General

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
16
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
113 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
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

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
19.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.97 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
19.16 lb/hp
24.97 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
57 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
31 mpg
city
55 mpg
44 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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)
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
875 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft