The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (09 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)

€ 19,100
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (09 - 12) SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
€ 26,700
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 19,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI is 1.5 inches longer, 1.6 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI.
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (09 - 12)
69.6
77.5
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)
71.2
79.6
69.6 in
Width
71.2 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.4 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (09 - 12)
101.5
169.9
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)
99.9
168.4
169.9 in
Length
168.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
2919 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
205 lb
6.56 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)

General

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
1P
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 manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline 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
123 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
123 hp
207 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
23.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.09 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
23.73 lb/hp
15.09 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
32 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
32 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
29 mpg
city
24 mpg
45 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
468 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
542 mi
468 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
138.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
138.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1248 lb
Maximum Payload
911 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft