The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) vs. SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (09 - 12)
€ 20,100
€ 19,100
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Beetle 1.6 TDI is 1.5 inches shorter, 1.6 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
58.5
71.2
79.6
57.4
69.6
77.5
71.2 in
Width
69.6 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
58.5 in
Height
57.4 in
99.9
168.4
101.5
169.9
168.4 in
Length
169.9 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
3000 lb
Curb Weight
2919 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
82 lb
2.73 %
General
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
16
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 hp
123 hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Performance
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.73 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
23.73 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
37 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
44 mpg
city
29 mpg
57 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
759 mi
Range
542 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
759 mi
542 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
119.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
119.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
858 lb
Maximum Payload
1248 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
