The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (18 - 20) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 28,400
€ 22,100
€ 28,400
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
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 1.6 TDI.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
3025 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.79 %
General
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5F
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-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
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
148 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 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
20.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
20.44 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
55 mpg
combined
50 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
55 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
47 mpg
city
43 mpg
62 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
723 mi
Range
727 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
723 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 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).
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
88.5 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (WLTP)
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
1054 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
