The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (16 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)

€ 23,200
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (16 - 18) SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
€ 21,400
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 23,200
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 1.6 TDI Start&Stop 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 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (16 - 18)
71.5
77.8
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
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
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (16 - 18)
103.8
168.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
168.6 in
Length
168.8 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
293 lb
9.54 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)

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
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
113 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
122 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
24.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.44 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
24.58 lb/hp
28.44 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
59 mpg
combined
56 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
59 mpg
56 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
51 mpg
city
48 mpg
62 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
814 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
777 mi
814 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
86.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
82.2 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 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
1213 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