The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (12 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
€ 15,500
€ 29,700
€ 15,500
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 1.2 TSI is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.9 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
58.9
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
58.9 in
Height
59.1 in
103.8
167.8
100
168.7
167.8 in
Length
168.7 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
2619 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
644 lb
19.74 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
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
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
85 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
85 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
111 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
30.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
30.81 lb/hp
22.05 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
51 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
45 mpg
51 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
36 mpg
city
44 mpg
53 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
598 mi
Range
743 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
598 mi
743 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
98.5 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 1.2 TSI
98.5 kWh
94.6 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1085 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
