The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 23,800
€ 24,000
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘ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 1.8 TSI.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
58.5
71.2
79.6
57.4
69.6
77.4
71.2 in
Width
69.6 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 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 1.8 TSI
3124 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb
Weight Difference:
62 lb
1.95 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
16
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 hp
158 hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
22.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.16 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
22.64 lb/hp
20.16 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
34 mpg
city
27 mpg
51 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
633 mi
Range
518 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
633 mi
518 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
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).
125 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
125 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
