The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (18 - 20) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

€ 26,500
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (18 - 20) SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
€ 23,300
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 26,500
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 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 TDI BMT.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (18 - 20)
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 (18 - 20)
103.8
168.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
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 TDI BMT
2952 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
123 lb
4 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

General

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
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
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
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
113 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
122 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 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
26.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
26.12 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
52 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
59 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
53 mpg
city
47 mpg
62 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
759 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
777 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
82.2 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
82.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
219 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1215 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