The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (18 - 20) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
€ 28,400
€ 27,500
€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 TSI.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 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 2.0 TSI
3025 lb
Curb Weight
3172 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
148 lb
4.67 %
General
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5F
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
148 hp
197 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
20.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.1 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
20.44 lb/hp
16.1 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
31 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
55 mpg
31 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
47 mpg
city
23 mpg
62 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
723 mi
Range
444 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
723 mi
444 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 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).
145.8 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
88.5 kWh
145.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1054 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
