The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (18 - 20) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 26,500
€ 17,600
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,600
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is just 0.2 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
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 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
2937 lb
Curb Weight
2809 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
128 lb
4.36 %
General
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
5F
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
148 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
19.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.01 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
19.84 lb/hp
27.01 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
40 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
55 mpg
40 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
44 mpg
city
31 mpg
64 mpg
highway
47 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
723 mi
Range
579 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
723 mi
579 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
111.8 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
88.5 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
895 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
