The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

€ 22,000
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12) SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
€ 27,100
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 22,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,100

ⓘ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 1.8 TSI is 1.1 inches longer, 2.1 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12)
69.6
77.5
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
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
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12)
101.5
169.9
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
169.9 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3153 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.05 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

General

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1P
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
158 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 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
132 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.81 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
19.96 lb/hp
29.81 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
53 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
35 mpg
53 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
26 mpg
city
47 mpg
43 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
777 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
503 mi
777 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
90.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
128.7 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
926 lb
Maximum Payload
838 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft