The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15)
€ 20,100

€ 18,500

€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,500
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 0.6 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
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
167.8
168.4 in
Length
167.8 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
3000 lb
Curb Weight
2824 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb

Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.87 %

General
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
16
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 2750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 hp
89 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Performance
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.73 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
31.73 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
57 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
44 mpg
city
45 mpg
57 mpg
highway
67 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
759 mi
Range
758 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
759 mi
758 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
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).
84.3 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
84.3 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
858 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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