The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI (18 - 19) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13)

€ 18,800
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI (18 - 19) SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
€ 25,600
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 18,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI is just 0.2 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI.
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI (18 - 19)
71.5
77.8
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13)
71.2
79.6
71.5 in
Width
71.2 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.4 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI (18 - 19)
103.8
168.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13)
99.9
168.4
168.6 in
Length
168.4 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
2626 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
498 lb
15.94 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13)

General

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5F
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
85 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
85 hp
197 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
92 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
92 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
109 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
30.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.86 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
30.89 lb/hp
15.86 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
32 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
49 mpg
32 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
41 mpg
city
23 mpg
55 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
647 mi
Range
462 mi
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
647 mi
462 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
140.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
90.9 kWh
140.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
911 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft