The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (16 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)

€ 28,200
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (16 - 18) SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
€ 25,100
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.6 cm shorter, 0.9 cm narrower and 2.9 cm lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1459
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (16 - 18)
1816
1975
1488
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
1825
2021
1816 mm
Width
1825 mm
1975 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1459 mm
Height
1488 mm
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (16 - 18)
2636
4282
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
2524
4288
4282 mm
Length
4288 mm
2636 mm
Wheelbase
2524 mm

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1327 kg
Kerb Weight
1421 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1870 kg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
94 kg
6.62 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)

General

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5F
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
178 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
178 bhp
148 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
250 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
250 NM
340 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
139 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

100 m
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

124 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
7.46 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.6 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
7.46 kg/bhp
9.6 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
63 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
49 mpg
63 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
40 mpg
city
53 mpg
55 mpg
motorway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
536 mi
Range
759 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
536 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
92.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
109.9 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
117 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
523 kg
Maximum Payload
449 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L