The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI (18 - 20) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
€ 22,200
€ 21,400
€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI 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 1.5 TSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
57.4
71.5
77.8
58.6
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
103.8
168.6
99.4
168.8
168.6 in
Length
168.8 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
2732 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
340 lb
11.07 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5F
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.5 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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
128 hp
108 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
21.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.44 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
21.34 lb/hp
28.44 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
56 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
48 mpg
56 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
37 mpg
city
48 mpg
57 mpg
highway
62 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
634 mi
Range
814 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
634 mi
814 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
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 1.5 TSI
92.9 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1193 lb
Maximum Payload
1030 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
