The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive (16 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
€ 21,100

€ 29,700

€ 21,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.2 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
57.4
71.5
77.8
59.1
71.7
79.6
71.5 in
Width
71.7 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.4 in
Height
59.1 in
103.8
168.6
100
168.7
168.6 in
Length
168.7 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
2650 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
613 lb
18.79 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5F
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
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
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
113 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
148 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
23.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
23.45 lb/hp
22.05 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
51 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
53 mpg
51 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
44 mpg
city
44 mpg
62 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
706 mi
Range
743 mi
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
706 mi
743 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
83.4 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).
94.6 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
83.4 kWh
94.6 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
838 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft







34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft