The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (16 - 18)
€ 26,700

€ 28,900

€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘ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 TSI is just 0.2 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
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 TSI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
3124 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.33 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
16
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
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
2 L / 98 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 hp
181 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
142 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
15.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.69 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
15.09 lb/hp
16.69 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
32 mpg
52 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
24 mpg
city
44 mpg
40 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
468 mi
Range
690 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
468 mi
690 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
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 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
911 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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