The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

€ 25,400
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20) SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
€ 31,600
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.2 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20)
71.5
77.8
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
71.5 in
Width
71.7 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.4 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20)
103.8
168.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
100
168.7
168.6 in
Length
168.7 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
2941 lb
Curb Weight
3316 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
375 lb
11.31 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

General

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
128 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
148 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
128 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
22.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.41 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
22.98 lb/hp
22.41 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
12.1 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
49 mpg  ( 55 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 1.5 TGI
7 MPGe
55 MPGe
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
15.6 lb
city
42 mpg
9.9 lb
highway
53 mpg
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
311 mi
Range
712 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
311 mi
712 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
24.9 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).
98.8 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
24.9 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
179 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1116 lb
Maximum Payload
829 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft