The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 18,500
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15) SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
€ 21,100
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 18,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,100

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI is 0.6 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 1.1 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 (12 - 15)
71.5
77.8
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
71.5 in
Width
71.2 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.4 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15)
103.8
167.8
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
167.8 in
Length
168.4 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
2824 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
218 lb
7.17 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

General

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5F
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-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
89 hp
at 2750 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
89 hp
108 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
170 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
111 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

574 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
57 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
57 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
45 mpg
city
50 mpg
67 mpg
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
758 mi
Range
833 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
758 mi
833 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
84.3 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft