The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)

€ 21,800
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
€ 21,400
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400

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 SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI is 3.1 inches longer, an inch narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
57.3
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
70.9
78.4
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
70.9 in
Width
71.9 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.3 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
105.7
172
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
172 in
Length
168.8 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
2795 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.99 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)

General

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

Engine

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
108 hp
108 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
122 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

 REPLAY
25.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.44 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
25.88 lb/hp
28.44 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
56 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
50 mpg
56 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
41 mpg
city
48 mpg
57 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
814 mi
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
661 mi
814 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
89 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).
86.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
89 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1063 lb
Maximum Payload
1030 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft