The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (18 - 20) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
€ 24,800
€ 28,400
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI 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 TSI BMT.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
57.4
71.5
77.8
58.6
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
103.8
168.6
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
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
2890 lb
Curb Weight
3144 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
8.08 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5F
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
113 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
122 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
25.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.49 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
25.58 lb/hp
14.49 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
36 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
56 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
50 mpg
city
28 mpg
62 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
739 mi
Range
518 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
739 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
125 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
86.4 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
206 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1232 lb
Maximum Payload
913 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
