The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT DSG (16 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 26,800

€ 23,800

€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘ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 TSI ACT Start&Stop is just 0.2 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI.
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT 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
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 TSI ACT Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
2784 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb

Weight Difference:
340 lb
10.88 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT 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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT 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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
148 hp
138 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
18.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.64 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
18.81 lb/hp
22.64 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
44 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
48 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
41 mpg
city
34 mpg
53 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
634 mi
Range
633 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
634 mi
633 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).
111 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
92.9 kWh
111 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft







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