The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive (10 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
€ 21,400

€ 32,000

€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive is 1.1 inches longer, 2.1 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
57.4
69.6
77.5
59.1
71.7
79.6
69.6 in
Width
71.7 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.4 in
Height
59.1 in
101.5
169.9
100
168.7
169.9 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
3086 lb
Curb Weight
3283 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
196 lb
5.97 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
1P
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive
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
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive
104 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 E-Ecomotive
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
29.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.13 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive
29.67 lb/hp
15.13 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
35 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive
62 mpg
35 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
50 mpg
city
26 mpg
69 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
899 mi
Range
503 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive
899 mi
503 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
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 E-Ecomotive
78.2 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
926 lb
Maximum Payload
840 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft