The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13)
€ 17,800
€ 25,600
€ 17,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 1.6 is 3.7 cm longer, 4 cm narrower and 2.8 cm lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI.
SEAT Leon 1.6
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
1458
1768
1968
1486
1808
2021
1768 mm
Width
1808 mm
1968 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1458 mm
Height
1486 mm
2578
4315
2537
4278
4315 mm
Length
4278 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
1280 kg
Kerb Weight
1417 kg
1783 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1830 kg
Weight Difference:
137 kg
9.67 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.6
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
1P
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CPL*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1595 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
197 bhp
at 5100 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6
101 bhp
197 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6
148 NM
280 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
163 m
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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12.67 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.19 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon 1.6
12.67 kg/bhp
7.19 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
38 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6
37 mpg
38 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
27 mpg
city
28 mpg
47 mpg
motorway
47 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
450 mi
Range
462 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6
450 mi
462 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
144 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).
140.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6
144 kWh
140.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
503 kg
Maximum Payload
413 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1166 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
