The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 10) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 25,000
€ 22,100
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 1.5 inches longer, 1.6 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
57.4
69.6
77.5
58.5
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
101.5
169.9
99.9
168.4
169.9 in
Length
168.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
3153 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
152 lb
4.82 %
General
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
1P
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
138 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
22.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
22.85 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
50 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
38 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
30 mpg
city
43 mpg
45 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
551 mi
Range
727 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
551 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
127.6 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).
96.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
127.6 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
