The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (18 - 20) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

€ 26,500
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (18 - 20) SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
€ 23,800
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
€ 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 2.0 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 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (18 - 20)
71.5
77.8
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
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
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (18 - 20)
103.8
168.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
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 2.0 TDI
2937 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.99 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

General

SEAT Leon 2.0 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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
148 hp
138 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

Performance

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
44 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
55 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
city
34 mpg
64 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
723 mi
Range
633 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
723 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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).
111 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
88.5 kWh
111 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1142 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