The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (20 - ..)
€ 21,900

€ 25,300

€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,300
ⓘ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 3.5 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
58.5
71.2
79.6
57.3
70.9
78.4
71.2 in
Width
70.9 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
58.5 in
Height
57.3 in
99.9
168.4
105.7
172
168.4 in
Length
172 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3062 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb

Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.42 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CFF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 2750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 hp
108 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
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22.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.35 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
22.28 lb/hp
28.35 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
69 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
69 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
37 mpg
city
62 mpg
56 mpg
highway
74 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
697 mi
Range
914 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
697 mi
914 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
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).
70 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
70 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
871 lb
Maximum Payload
1193 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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