Seat Leon III
Car comparison
Seat Leon III 2.0 TDIvsVolkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TDI
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
New comparisonVolkswagen Beetle (A5)
2.0 TDI
Comparison overview
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Seat Leon III 2.0 TDI
- Quickest 0-100 km/h8.4 s
- Fastest top speed211 km/h131 mph
- Most powerful150 hp112 kW
- Highest torque340 Nm251 lb-ft
- Lightest1,335 kg2,943 lb
- Best power-to-weight112 hp/t84 kW/t8.9 kg/hp
- Largest trunk380 L
- Best overall score54/100
- Best performance score45/100
- Best practicality score74/100
Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TDI
- Best economy score94/100
Specification comparison
| Model | SeatLeon III2.0 TDI | VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TDI |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 150hp112kW | 150hp112kW |
| Torque | 340Nm251lb-ft | 340Nm251lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,335kg2,943lb | 1,445kg3,186lb |
| Gross weight | 1,840kg4,057lb | 1,900kg4,189lb |
| Top speed | 211 km/h 131 mph | 200 km/h 124 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 85.9s99% target: 209 km/h / 130 mph Calculated | 91.9s99% target: 198 km/h / 123 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 8.4s | 8.9s |
| 0-200 km/h | 50.9s Calculated | - |
| 0-60 mph | 7.9s Calculated | 8.4s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | - | 4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | - | 5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | - | 4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 16.1s Calculated | 16.5s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 112hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb Calculated | 104hp/t77kW/t47hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 255Nm/t170lb-ft/ton Calculated | 235Nm/t157lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | - | 1,146km712mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 1,968cc120cu in | 1,968cc120cu in |
| Length | 4,263mm168in | 4,278mm168in |
| Width | 1,816mm71in | 1,808mm71in |
| Height | 1,459mm57in | 1,486mm59in |
| Wheelbase | 2,636mm104in | 2,537mm100in |
| Front track | 1,549mm61in | 1,578mm62in |
| Rear track | 1,520mm60in | 1,544mm61in |
| Ground clearance | - | 136mm5in |
| Trunk volume | 380L | 310L |
| Max trunk volume | 1,210L | 905L |
| Doors | 5 | 3 |
| Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Fuel tank | 50L | 55L |
| CO2 emissions | - | 127g/km |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- Seat Leon III 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
- Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| SeatLeon III2.0 TDI | 3,500-4,000 rpm | 1,750-3,000 rpm | 4,250 rpm |
| VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TDI | 3,500 rpm | 1,750-3,000 rpm | 3,750 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | SeatLeon III2.0 TDI | VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TDI |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 7.9 s | 8.4 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 8.4 s | 8.9 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 50.9 s | - |
| Top speed | 211 km/h 131 mph | 200 km/h 124 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.6 s | 2.6 s |
330 ft 101 m | 6.9 s | 7.0 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 10.5 s | 10.6 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 13.5 s | 13.8 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 16.1 s | 16.5 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 142 km/h 88 mph | 136 km/h 85 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| SeatLeon III2.0 TDI | 150 hp 112 kW |
| VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TDI | 150 hp 112 kW |
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| SeatLeon III2.0 TDI | 340 Nm 251 lb-ft |
| VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TDI | 340 Nm 251 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| SeatLeon III2.0 TDI | 1,335 kg 2,943 lb |
| VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TDI | 1,445 kg 3,186 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| SeatLeon III2.0 TDI | 211 km/h 131 mph |
| VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TDI | 200 km/h 124 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| SeatLeon III2.0 TDI | 8.4 s |
| VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TDI | 8.9 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Leon III 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TDI: 0.5 s.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| SeatLeon III2.0 TDI | 112 hp/t 84 kW/t 8.9 kg/hp |
| VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TDI | 104 hp/t 77 kW/t 9.6 kg/hp |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| SeatLeon III2.0 TDI | 150 hp 112 kW | 8.4 s | 211 km/h 131 mph |
| VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TDI | 150 hp 112 kW | 8.9 s | 200 km/h 124 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | SeatLeon III2.0 TDI | VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TDI | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 150 hp 112 kW | 150 hp 112 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 340 Nm 251 lb-ft | 340 Nm 251 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 8.4 s | 8.9 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 211 km/h 131 mph | 200 km/h 124 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,335 kg 2,943 lb | 1,445 kg 3,186 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | - | 4.8 L/100 km 49.0 mpg US 58.9 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | - | 1,146 km 712 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | - | 127 g/km | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 380 L 13.4 cu ft | 310 L 10.9 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 112 hp/t 84 kW/t 8.9 kg/hp | 104 hp/t 77 kW/t 9.6 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TDI |
|---|---|
| Consumption | 4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 8.40 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 13.52 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 720 L190 US gal158 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,260 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Seat Leon III 2.0 TDI
- Is 110 kg lighter
- Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
- Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Has 70 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Lightest
- Best power-to-weight ratio
- Largest trunk
Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TDI
No measurable advantages in the available data.
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Heaviest
- Lowest top speed
- Smallest trunk
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