The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 27,500
€ 31,500
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,500
ⓘ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 1.8 inches shorter, 1.6 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
SEAT Leon 2.0 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
170.2
168.4 in
Length
170.2 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
3172 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4222 lb
Weight Difference:
123 lb
3.73 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
16
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
SEAT Leon 2.0 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
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
197 hp
168 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
16.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.62 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
16.1 lb/hp
19.62 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
31 mpg
42 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
23 mpg
city
33 mpg
39 mpg
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
444 mi
Range
610 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
444 mi
610 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
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).
115.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
145.8 kWh
115.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
906 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
