The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 22,100

€ 23,800

€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT 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
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 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
3000 lb
Curb Weight
2784 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
216 lb
7.2 %

General
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
16
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
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
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 hp
148 hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT 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 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Performance
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
111 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.81 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
18.81 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
50 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
43 mpg
city
No data
53 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
727 mi
Range
661 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
727 mi
661 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
89 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
89 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
858 lb
Maximum Payload
1140 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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