The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

€ 23,000
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 15) SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
€ 23,300
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300

ⓘ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 an inch 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 DSG (12 - 15)
71.5
77.8
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (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 DSG (12 - 15)
103.8
167.8
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
167.8 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
2879 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
196 lb
6.37 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
113 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 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
27.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
27.68 lb/hp
28.47 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
60 mpg
combined
52 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
60 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
51 mpg
city
47 mpg
67 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
797 mi
Range
759 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
797 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
92.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
80.3 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 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
1111 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft