The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (16 - 18)

€ 20,100
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
€ 28,900
 SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (16 - 18) SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900

ⓘ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 1.4 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 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
71.2
79.6
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (16 - 18)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (16 - 18)
103.8
168.6
168.4 in
Length
168.6 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
3020 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.79 %
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (16 - 18)

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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
181 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
280 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
142 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
18.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.69 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
18.96 lb/hp
16.69 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
52 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
52 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
27 mpg
city
44 mpg
44 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
690 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
518 mi
690 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).
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
125 kWh
92.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 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
1124 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft