The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (16 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
€ 15,500

€ 21,900

€ 15,500
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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI is just 0.4 cm longer, 0.8 cm wider and 2.7 cm lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI.
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
1459
1816
1975
1486
1808
2021
1816 mm
Width
1808 mm
1975 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1459 mm
Height
1486 mm
2636
4282
2537
4278
4282 mm
Length
4278 mm
2636 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
1188 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1700 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1790 kg

Weight Difference:
207 kg
14.84 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
5F
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
85 bhp
at 4300 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
85 bhp
138 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
160 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
160 NM
320 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
165 m
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
13.98 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.11 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
13.98 kg/bhp
10.11 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
58 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
55 mpg
58 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
city
45 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
609 mi
Range
697 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
609 mi
697 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
96.6 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
96.6 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
512 kg
Maximum Payload
395 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
310 L







1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L