The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20)
€ 23,800

€ 23,700

€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is just 0.2 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
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 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
3124 lb
Curb Weight
2868 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb

Weight Difference:
256 lb
8.19 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
16
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
*CFF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 hp
128 hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
▶ REPLAY
22.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.41 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
22.64 lb/hp
22.41 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
( 49 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.4 lb✽
( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
49 MPGe
7 MPGe
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
34 mpg
city
16.7 lb
51 mpg
highway
9.9 lb
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 lb
633 mi
Range
302 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
633 mi
302 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Environmental Impact
111 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).
25.6 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
25.6 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
1122 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft







25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data