The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (12 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
€ 26,800

€ 27,500

€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 1.8 TSI Start&Stop is 0.3 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
56.9
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
56.9 in
Height
58.5 in
102.2
168.1
99.9
168.4
168.1 in
Length
168.4 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
2926 lb
Curb Weight
3172 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
247 lb
7.79 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5F
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
178 hp
197 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
16.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.1 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
16.44 lb/hp
16.1 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
31 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
41 mpg
31 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
33 mpg
city
23 mpg
46 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
536 mi
Range
444 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
536 mi
444 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
145.8 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
109.9 kWh
145.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1153 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft







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