The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI (Gasoline) (16 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
€ 23,700

€ 27,500

€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 1.4 TGI Start&Stop is just 0.2 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI.
SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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
168.6
99.9
168.4
168.6 in
Length
168.4 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
2996 lb
Curb Weight
3172 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.55 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop
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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop
108 hp
197 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop
148 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
27.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.1 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop
27.74 lb/hp
16.1 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
31 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop
43 mpg
31 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
33 mpg
city
23 mpg
52 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
565 mi
Range
444 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop
565 mi
444 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
145.8 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop
104.1 kWh
145.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1060 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft







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