The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 26,500
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (18 - 20) SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
€ 30,300
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300

ⓘ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 TSI BMT.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (18 - 20)
71.5
77.8
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI 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 TSI 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 TSI BMT
2952 lb
Curb Weight
3199 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
247 lb
7.72 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

General

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

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

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
122 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
26.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.74 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
26.12 lb/hp
14.74 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
35 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
59 mpg
35 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
53 mpg
city
26 mpg
62 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
503 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
777 mi
503 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI 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).
128.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
82.2 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
219 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1215 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft