The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (18 - 20)
€ 20,100

€ 26,500

€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is just 0.2 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
3000 lb
Curb Weight
2937 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
64 lb
2.13 %

General
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
16
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 hp
148 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Performance
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.84 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
19.84 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
55 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
city
44 mpg
57 mpg
highway
64 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
759 mi
Range
723 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
759 mi
723 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
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).
88.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
88.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
858 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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