The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (09 - 10) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 23,300
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (09 - 10) SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
€ 22,300
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 1.5 inches longer, 1.6 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (09 - 10)
69.6
77.5
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
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
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (09 - 10)
101.5
169.9
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
169.9 in
Length
168.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3064 lb
Curb Weight
2970 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
95 lb
3.1 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

General

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
1P
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
138 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
22.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.07 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
22.2 lb/hp
20.07 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
42 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
41 mpg
42 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
31 mpg
city
34 mpg
50 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
600 mi
Range
610 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
600 mi
610 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
106.1 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
117.3 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
977 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft