The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI (Natural Gas) (16 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)

€ 23,700
SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI (Natural Gas) (16 - 18) SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop
€ 25,100
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.2 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI (Natural Gas) (16 - 18)
71.5
77.8
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
71.5 in
Width
71.9 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.4 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI (Natural Gas) (16 - 18)
103.8
168.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
168.6 in
Length
168.8 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
2996 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI (Natural Gas) (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
137 lb
4.37 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)

General

SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5F
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop
108 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop
148 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
27.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.17 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop
27.74 lb/hp
21.17 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
12.8 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
52 mpg  ( 59 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop
7 MPGe
59 MPGe
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
16.3 lb
city
44 mpg
10.6 lb
highway
59 mpg
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
242 mi
Range
759 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop
242 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
26.4 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).
92.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop
26.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1060 lb
Maximum Payload
990 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
31.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft