The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13) vs. SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (12 - 14)
€ 27,500
€ 15,500
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,500
ⓘ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 0.6 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
58.5
71.2
79.6
58.9
71.5
77.8
71.2 in
Width
71.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
58.5 in
Height
58.9 in
99.9
168.4
103.8
167.8
168.4 in
Length
167.8 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
3172 lb
Curb Weight
2619 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
553 lb
17.43 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
16
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CPL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 4800 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
197 hp
85 hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
16.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.81 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
16.1 lb/hp
30.81 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
31 mpg
45 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
23 mpg
city
36 mpg
39 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
444 mi
Range
598 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
444 mi
598 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
98.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
145.8 kWh
98.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
1085 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
