The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI (13 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
€ 20,700

€ 27,500

€ 20,700
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
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop is 2 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 1.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI.
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
56.9
71.3
77.8
58.5
71.2
79.6
71.3 in
Width
71.2 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.9 in
Height
58.5 in
102.4
166.5
99.9
168.4
166.5 in
Length
168.4 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
2791 lb
Curb Weight
3172 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
381 lb
12.01 %

General
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
104 hp
197 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Performance
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
26.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.1 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
26.84 lb/hp
16.1 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
31 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
62 mpg
31 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
51 mpg
city
23 mpg
71 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
818 mi
Range
444 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
818 mi
444 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
145.8 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
78.2 kWh
145.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1155 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft







32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft