The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 24,500
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (15 - 16) SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
€ 21,400
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive is a little smaller in every dimension. It's an inch shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (15 - 16)
71.5
77.8
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (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 Ecomotive (15 - 16)
103.8
167.8
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
167.8 in
Length
168.8 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
293 lb
9.54 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)

General

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
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
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
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 3250 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
108 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 Ecomotive
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
25.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.44 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
25.72 lb/hp
28.44 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
56 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
65 mpg
56 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
57 mpg
city
48 mpg
69 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
863 mi
Range
814 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
863 mi
814 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
74 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).
86.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
74 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1030 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft