The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (16 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)

€ 26,500
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (16 - 18) SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
€ 27,700
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop is just 0.2 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (16 - 18)
71.5
77.8
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
71.2
79.6
71.5 in
Width
71.2 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.4 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (16 - 18)
103.8
168.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
99.9
168.4
168.6 in
Length
168.4 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
8.26 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)

General

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
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 Start&Stop
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 Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
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

446 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
24.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.17 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
24.97 lb/hp
14.17 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
37 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
57 mpg
37 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
55 mpg
city
29 mpg
59 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
758 mi
Range
542 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
758 mi
542 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
119.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
84.3 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft