The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (10 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

€ 21,400
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (10 - 12) SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
€ 29,700
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700

ⓘ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 TDI is 1.1 inches longer, 2.1 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (10 - 12)
69.6
77.5
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
69.6 in
Width
71.7 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.4 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (10 - 12)
101.5
169.9
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
169.9 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.7 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

General

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1P
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
104 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
115 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
30.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
30.53 lb/hp
22.05 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
51 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
51 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
42 mpg
city
44 mpg
60 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
743 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
759 mi
743 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
94.6 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
94.6 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
926 lb
Maximum Payload
838 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft