The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
€ 21,200

€ 27,100

€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.9 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
57.4
71.5
77.8
59.1
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
103.8
167.8
100
168.7
167.8 in
Length
168.7 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
2835 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
384 lb
11.93 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
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 3000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
104 hp
108 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
119 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
27.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.81 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
27.26 lb/hp
29.81 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
53 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
62 mpg
53 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
51 mpg
city
47 mpg
71 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
818 mi
Range
777 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
818 mi
777 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
90.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
78.2 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1133 lb
Maximum Payload
838 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft







34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft