The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 22,100
€ 24,000
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘ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 3.7 cm shorter, 4 cm wider and 2.8 cm taller than the SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
1486
1808
2021
1458
1768
1965
1808 mm
Width
1768 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1965 mm
1486 mm
Height
1458 mm
2537
4278
2578
4315
4278 mm
Length
4315 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
1361 kg
Kerb Weight
1445 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1865 kg
Weight Difference:
84 kg
5.81 %
General
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
16
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
158 bhp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
250 NM
250 NM
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Performance
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
108 m
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
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13.09 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.15 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
13.09 kg/bhp
9.15 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
43 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
51 mpg
city
32 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
727 mi
Range
518 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
727 mi
518 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
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).
125 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
125 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
124 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
389 kg
Maximum Payload
420 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
341 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1166 L
