The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.4 (09 - 10) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 15,000
€ 21,100
€ 15,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,100
ⓘ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 1.4 is 1.5 inches longer, 1.6 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
SEAT Leon 1.4
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 1.4
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
2758 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
3849 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
284 lb
9.33 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.4
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.4
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUU*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
85 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4
85 hp
108 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
96 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4
96 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.4
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
107 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
13.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
623 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
32.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.17 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4
32.45 lb/hp
28.17 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.4
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
57 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4
34 mpg
57 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
25 mpg
city
50 mpg
43 mpg
highway
64 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
495 mi
Range
833 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4
495 mi
833 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
84.3 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4
130.7 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.4
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
