The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI Ecomotive (09 - 10) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
€ 20,400

€ 31,600

€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600
ⓘ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 Ecomotive is 1.1 inches longer, 2.1 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI Ecomotive
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
57.4
69.6
77.5
59.1
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
101.5
169.9
100
168.7
169.9 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI Ecomotive
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
2921 lb
Curb Weight
3316 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
395 lb
11.91 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI Ecomotive
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

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI Ecomotive
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 Ecomotive
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 Ecomotive
184 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI Ecomotive
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
116 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI Ecomotive
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
28.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.41 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI Ecomotive
28.09 lb/hp
22.41 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI Ecomotive
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
49 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI Ecomotive
52 mpg
49 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
41 mpg
city
42 mpg
60 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
759 mi
Range
712 mi
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI Ecomotive
759 mi
712 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
98.8 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI Ecomotive
92.5 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI Ecomotive
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
829 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft