The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (16 - 18)
€ 20,100

€ 23,200

€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI 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 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
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
168.6
168.4 in
Length
168.6 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
3000 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb

Weight Difference:
223 lb
7.43 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
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
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 hp
113 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Performance
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
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 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.58 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
24.58 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
59 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
44 mpg
city
51 mpg
57 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
759 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
759 mi
777 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
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).
82.2 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
82.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
858 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