The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
€ 18,500
€ 21,900
€ 18,500
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
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI is 0.6 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
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
167.8
99.9
168.4
167.8 in
Length
168.4 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
2824 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
251 lb
8.16 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
5F
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 2750 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
89 hp
138 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
170 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
31.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.28 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
31.73 lb/hp
22.28 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
48 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
48 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
45 mpg
city
37 mpg
67 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
758 mi
Range
697 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
758 mi
697 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
100.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
