The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI DSG (09 - 10) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 22,100
€ 26,600
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI is 1.5 inches longer, 1.6 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
57.4
69.6
77.5
58.5
71.2
79.6
69.6 in
Width
71.2 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.4 in
Height
58.5 in
101.5
169.9
99.9
168.4
169.9 in
Length
168.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4052 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.52 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1P
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUU*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
104 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
184 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
115 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
28.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.53 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
28.93 lb/hp
21.53 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
50 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
41 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
31 mpg
city
43 mpg
48 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
589 mi
Range
727 mi
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
589 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
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).
96.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
119.3 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1043 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
