The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive (10 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 19,100

€ 23,000

€ 19,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI Ecomotive is 1.5 inches longer, 1.6 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
57.4
69.6
77.5
58.5
71.2
79.6
69.6 in
Width
71.2 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.4 in
Height
58.5 in
101.5
169.9
99.9
168.4
169.9 in
Length
168.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3913 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.86 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1P
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUU*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
104 hp
108 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
116 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
28.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
28.72 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
56 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
44 mpg
56 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
36 mpg
city
50 mpg
50 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
633 mi
Range
814 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
633 mi
814 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
86.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
102.4 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








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