The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG (Gasoline) (10 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 19,900
€ 26,600
€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600
ⓘ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 1.6 LPG is 1.5 inches longer, 1.6 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
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 1.6 LPG
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
2956 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4048 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
229 lb
7.19 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUU*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
101 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
109 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
114 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
29.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.53 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
29.27 lb/hp
21.53 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
50 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
32 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
24 mpg
city
43 mpg
41 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
468 mi
Range
727 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
468 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
96.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
138.2 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
