The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)

€ 25,400
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20) SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
€ 21,900
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
€ 25,400
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 1.5 TGI is just 0.2 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI.
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20)
71.5
77.8
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
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
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20)
103.8
168.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
99.9
168.4
168.6 in
Length
168.4 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
2941 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
134 lb
4.36 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)

General

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
5F
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
128 hp
138 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
22.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.28 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
22.98 lb/hp
22.28 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
12.1 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
48 mpg  ( 54 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
7 MPGe
54 MPGe
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
15.6 lb
city
37 mpg
9.9 lb
highway
56 mpg
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
311 mi
Range
697 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
311 mi
697 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
24.9 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).
100.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
24.9 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
179 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1116 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft