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 0.2 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (16 - 18)
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 1.8 TSI DSG (16 - 18)
103.8
168.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
168.6 in
Length
168.8 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
2926 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
207 lb
6.61 %
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
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 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
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
178 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
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

328 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
16.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.17 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
16.44 lb/hp
21.17 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
52 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
41 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
33 mpg
city
44 mpg
46 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1153 lb
Maximum Payload
990 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft