The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (13 - 15)
€ 20,100

€ 22,400

€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,400
ⓘ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 Ecomotive.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
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 Ecomotive
3000 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb

Weight Difference:
223 lb
7.43 %

General
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
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 Ecomotive
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
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 hp
108 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
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 Ecomotive
Performance
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
112 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
▶ REPLAY
28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.72 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
25.72 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
71 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
71 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
44 mpg
city
60 mpg
57 mpg
highway
76 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
759 mi
Range
941 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
759 mi
941 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
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).
67.9 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
67.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
140 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
858 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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