Volkswagen Beetle 2016 vs Seat Leon 2017
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
|
Seat Leon is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Beetle engine produces 10 HP less power than Seat Leon, whereas torque is 25 NM less than Seat Leon. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Beetle reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 4.4 | |
|
The Seat Leon is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Beetle consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Seat Leon, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Beetle could require 150 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 1130 km in combined cycle | |
| 1170 km on highway | 1280 km on highway | ||
| Seat Leon gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.29 m | 4.28 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Beetle is 1 cm longer than the Seat Leon, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Beetle is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 310 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
905 litres | 1210 litres | |
|
Seat Leon has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Volkswagen Beetle uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Seat Leon (by 305 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Beetle is 0.5 metres more than that of the Seat Leon, which means Volkswagen Beetle can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`760 kg | 1`740 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`239 kg | 1`150 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 521 kg | 590 kg | |
| Volkswagen Beetle load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 13 procentiem less than Seat Leon. Therefore, Seat Leon is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Volkswagen Beetle has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Seat Leon has serious deffects in 75 percent more cases than Volkswagen Beetle, so Volkswagen Beetle quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 11 000 | 12 200 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Volkswagen Beetle has
|
Seat Leon has
| |