The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 22,400
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 12) SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
€ 21,100
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 22,400
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 slightly. The SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI is 1.5 inches longer, 1.6 inches narrower 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 DSG (10 - 12)
69.6
77.5
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
69.6 in
Width
71.2 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.4 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 12)
101.5
169.9
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
169.9 in
Length
168.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.47 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

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
6-speed dual clutch 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
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
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
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

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

535 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
30.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.17 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
30.95 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
50 mpg
combined
57 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
57 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
42 mpg
city
50 mpg
56 mpg
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
833 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
727 mi
833 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
96.7 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
96.7 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 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
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft