The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (14 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
€ 19,000
€ 21,900
€ 19,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop is 0.6 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI.
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
57.4
71.5
77.8
58.5
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
103.8
167.8
99.9
168.4
167.8 in
Length
168.4 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
2674 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
401 lb
13.04 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
5F
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
108 hp
138 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
129 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
24.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.28 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
24.76 lb/hp
22.28 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
48 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
48 mpg
48 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
39 mpg
city
37 mpg
56 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
634 mi
Range
697 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
634 mi
697 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
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).
100.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
92.9 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
