The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (12 - 15)
€ 20,100

€ 24,600

€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,600
ⓘ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 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI is 0.6 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop.
VW Beetle 1.4 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
167.8
168.4 in
Length
167.8 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
2996 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb

Weight Difference:
119 lb
3.97 %

General
VW Beetle 1.4 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 manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
148 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
129 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
18.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.44 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
18.96 lb/hp
19.44 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
57 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
27 mpg
city
47 mpg
44 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
518 mi
Range
758 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
518 mi
758 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
125 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).
84.3 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
125 kWh
84.3 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
862 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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