The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (09 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 28,700
€ 22,300
€ 28,700
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 4.5 cm longer, 4 cm narrower and 2.8 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
1458
1768
1968
1486
1808
2021
1768 mm
Width
1808 mm
1968 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1458 mm
Height
1486 mm
2578
4323
2537
4278
4323 mm
Length
4278 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
1470 kg
Kerb Weight
1347 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1790 kg
Weight Difference:
123 kg
8.37 %
General
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
1P
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
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 petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
168 bhp
148 bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
350 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
350 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
133 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
8.75 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.1 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
8.75 kg/bhp
9.1 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
50 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
55 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
43 mpg
city
41 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
59 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
670 mi
Range
610 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
670 mi
610 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
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
104.9 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
420 kg
Maximum Payload
443 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1166 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
