The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI (18 - 19) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)

€ 20,000
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI (18 - 19) SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
€ 27,700
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700

ⓘ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 SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI is just 0.2 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI (18 - 19)
71.5
77.8
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
71.2
79.6
71.5 in
Width
71.2 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.4 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI (18 - 19)
103.8
168.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
99.9
168.4
168.6 in
Length
168.4 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
2639 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
437 lb
14.21 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)

General

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5F
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
113 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
23.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.17 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
23.35 lb/hp
14.17 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
37 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
49 mpg
37 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
42 mpg
city
29 mpg
56 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
647 mi
Range
542 mi
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
647 mi
542 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
119.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
90.9 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1153 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft