The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 25,400
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (15 - 16) SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
€ 31,600
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600

ⓘ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
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (15 - 16)
71.5
77.8
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
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
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (15 - 16)
103.8
167.8
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
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
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3316 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
494 lb
14.9 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune 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
6-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
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
108 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
26.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.41 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
26.13 lb/hp
22.41 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
49 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
60 mpg
49 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
55 mpg
city
42 mpg
64 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
797 mi
Range
712 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
797 mi
712 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).
98.8 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
80.3 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 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
829 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft