The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (09 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)

€ 28,700
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (09 - 12) SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
€ 21,900
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
€ 28,700
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 slightly. The SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI is 1.8 inches longer, 1.6 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
69.6
77.5
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
71.2
79.6
69.6 in
Width
71.2 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.4 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
101.5
170.2
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
99.9
168.4
170.2 in
Length
168.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.09 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)

General

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
1P
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 2.0 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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
168 hp
138 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

Performance

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
133 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
48 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
48 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
36 mpg
city
37 mpg
55 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
670 mi
Range
697 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
670 mi
697 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
104.9 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 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
926 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft