The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
€ 21,900

€ 21,000

€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Beetle 1.4 TSI is 2 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.6 inches taller than the SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
58.5
71.2
79.6
56.9
71.3
77.8
71.2 in
Width
71.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
58.5 in
Height
56.9 in
99.9
168.4
102.4
166.5
168.4 in
Length
166.5 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
3027 lb
Curb Weight
2679 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb

Weight Difference:
348 lb
11.5 %

General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
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
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
104 hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
129 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
19.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.76 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
19.16 lb/hp
25.76 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
49 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
31 mpg
city
42 mpg
44 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
551 mi
Range
647 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
551 mi
647 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI 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).
90.9 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
90.9 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
875 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft