The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (10 - 12)
€ 26,700
€ 21,400
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘ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 TSI is 1.5 inches shorter, 1.6 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
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 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
3124 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.61 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
16
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CPL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 hp
104 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
142 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
15.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.53 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
15.09 lb/hp
30.53 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
32 mpg
52 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
24 mpg
city
42 mpg
40 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
468 mi
Range
759 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
468 mi
759 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
138.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
911 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
