The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI DSG (18 - 19) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13)

€ 28,200
SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI DSG (18 - 19) SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
€ 25,600
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 28,200
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 TSI 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 TSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI DSG (18 - 19)
71.5
77.8
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13)
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
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI DSG (18 - 19)
103.8
168.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13)
99.9
168.4
168.6 in
Length
168.4 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
2963 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI DSG (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
161 lb
5.15 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13)

General

SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5F
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 TSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline 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
187 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
187 hp
197 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
236 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Performance

SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
142 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
15.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.86 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
15.84 lb/hp
15.86 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
32 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
38 mpg
32 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
29 mpg
city
23 mpg
45 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
501 mi
Range
462 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
501 mi
462 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
140.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
117.5 kWh
140.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1160 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