The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (13 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

€ 22,400
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (13 - 15) SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
€ 30,300
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 22,400
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 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 TSI BMT.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (13 - 15)
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 Ecomotive (13 - 15)
103.8
167.8
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (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 TSI BMT
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3199 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
421 lb
13.16 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

General

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI 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
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
108 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 Ecomotive
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

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

479 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
35 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
71 mpg
35 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
60 mpg
city
26 mpg
76 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
941 mi
Range
503 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
941 mi
503 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
67.9 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 Ecomotive
67.9 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
140 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1124 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