The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI DSG (14 - 16)
€ 22,100

€ 22,000

€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Beetle 1.6 TDI is 2 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.6 inches taller than the SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
58.5
71.2
79.6
56.9
71.3
77.8
71.2 in
Width
71.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
58.5 in
Height
56.9 in
99.9
168.4
102.4
166.5
168.4 in
Length
166.5 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
3000 lb
Curb Weight
2692 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb

Weight Difference:
309 lb
10.3 %

General
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI 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 SC 1.2 TSI 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
1.2 L / 59 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 hp
108 hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Performance
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
111 mph
Maximum Speed
121 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 SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.93 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
24.93 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
48 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
43 mpg
city
40 mpg
53 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
727 mi
Range
634 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
727 mi
634 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI 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).
92.9 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
92.9 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
858 lb
Maximum Payload
1122 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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