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.

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Seat Leon III

2.0 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2015-2016
VS

Volkswagen Beetle (A5)

2.0 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2014-2016

Comparison overview

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Seat Leon III 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    211 km/h
    131 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Highest torque
    340 Nm
    251 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,335 kg
    2,943 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    112 hp/t
    84 kW/t
    8.9 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best performance score
    45/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatLeon III2.0 TDIVolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TDI
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
340Nm251lb-ft
340Nm251lb-ft
Curb weight
1,335kg2,943lb
1,421kg3,133lb
Gross weight
1,840kg4,057lb
1,880kg4,145lb
Top speed
211 km/h
131 mph
202 km/h
126 mph
To 99% top speed
85.9s99% target: 209 km/h / 130 mph
Calculated
93.1s99% target: 200 km/h / 124 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.4s
8.9s
0-200 km/h
50.9s
Calculated
93.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.9s
Calculated
8.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.1s
Calculated
16.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
112hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
106hp/t79kW/t48hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
255Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
239Nm/t160lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
1,196km743mi
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-
119g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Seat Leon III 2.0 TDIVolkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Seat Leon III 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SeatLeon III2.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TDI3,500 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm3,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSeatLeon III2.0 TDIVolkswagenBeetle (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
93.3 s
Top speed
211 km/h
131 mph
202 km/h
126 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III2.0 TDI
1,335 kg
2,943 lb
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TDI
1,421 kg
3,133 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III2.0 TDI
211 km/h
131 mph
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TDI
202 km/h
126 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III2.0 TDI8.4 s
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TDI8.9 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III2.0 TDI
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TDI
106 hp/t
79 kW/t
9.5 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop 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
202 km/h
126 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
SeatLeon III2.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
211 km/h
131 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,263 mm
167.8 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 in
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
202 km/h
126 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
310 L
10.9 cu ft
Length
4,278 mm
168.4 in
Height
1,486 mm
58.5 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatLeon III2.0 TDIVolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TDI
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
202 km/h
126 mph
Lightness
1,335 kg
2,943 lb
1,421 kg
3,133 lb
Fuel consumption
-
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,263 mm
167.8 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
310 L
10.9 cu ft
Length
4,278 mm
168.4 in
Height
1,486 mm
58.5 in
Range score
-
1,196 km
743 mi
CO2 score
-
119 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
106 hp/t
79 kW/t
9.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TDI
Consumption4.6 L/100 km51.1 mpg US61.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.05 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.96 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used690 L182 US gal152 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,208 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Leon III 2.0 TDI

  • Is 86 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 7 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

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