The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (16 - 18)
€ 17,600
€ 31,100
€ 17,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100
ⓘ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 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI is just 0.2 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
58.5
71.2
79.6
57.4
71.5
77.8
71.2 in
Width
71.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
58.5 in
Height
57.4 in
99.9
168.4
103.8
168.6
168.4 in
Length
168.6 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
2809 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
256 lb
8.35 %
General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
16
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
104 hp
181 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
112 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
27.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.93 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
27.01 lb/hp
16.93 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
51 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
31 mpg
city
44 mpg
47 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
579 mi
Range
675 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
579 mi
675 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
94.6 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
94.6 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
895 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
