The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (19 - 19) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13)
€ 31,100
€ 25,600
€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 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
3146 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.7 %
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 manual 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
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
181 hp
197 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 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
17.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.86 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
17.38 lb/hp
15.86 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
32 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
53 mpg
32 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
45 mpg
city
23 mpg
59 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
706 mi
Range
462 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
706 mi
462 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
140.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
90.4 kWh
140.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1131 lb
Maximum Payload
911 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
