The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (18 - 20) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 26,500
€ 23,800
€ 26,500
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 1.6 TDI is just 0.2 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI.
SEAT Leon 1.6 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
168.6
99.9
168.4
168.6 in
Length
168.4 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
2952 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
172 lb
5.51 %
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
113 hp
138 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 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
26.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.64 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
26.12 lb/hp
22.64 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
44 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
59 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
53 mpg
city
34 mpg
62 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
777 mi
Range
633 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
777 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
82.2 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 1.6 TDI
82.2 kWh
111 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
219 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1215 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
