The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG (Gasoline) (10 - 12)
€ 21,900
€ 19,900
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Beetle 2.0 TDI is 1.5 inches shorter, 1.6 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
58.5
71.2
79.6
57.4
69.6
77.5
71.2 in
Width
69.6 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
58.5 in
Height
57.4 in
99.9
168.4
101.5
169.9
168.4 in
Length
169.9 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2956 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4048 lb
Weight Difference:
119 lb
3.87 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
16
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CFF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 hp
101 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
123 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
▶ REPLAY
22.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.27 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
22.28 lb/hp
29.27 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
32 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
37 mpg
city
24 mpg
56 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
697 mi
Range
468 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
697 mi
468 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
138.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
138.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
871 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
