The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI (09 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 27,600
€ 20,100
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 TFSI is 1.8 inches longer, 1.6 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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
170.2
99.9
168.4
170.2 in
Length
168.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
3241 lb
Curb Weight
2996 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
245 lb
7.56 %
General
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
1P
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
208 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
208 hp
158 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
145 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
15.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
15.58 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
36 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
32 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
24 mpg
city
27 mpg
41 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
468 mi
Range
518 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
468 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
125 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
138.2 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
926 lb
Maximum Payload
862 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
