The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (09 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

€ 19,100
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (09 - 12) SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
€ 23,300
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 19,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300

ⓘ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 TSI is 1.1 inches longer, 2.2 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (09 - 12)
69.6
77.5
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
69.6 in
Width
71.9 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.4 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (09 - 12)
101.5
169.9
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
169.9 in
Length
168.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
2919 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
157 lb
5.1 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

General

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 1.4 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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
123 hp
108 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
122 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
23.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
23.73 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
52 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
29 mpg
city
47 mpg
45 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
759 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
542 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
119.4 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 TSI
119.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1248 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