The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (09 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

€ 28,700
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (09 - 12) SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
€ 27,000
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000

ⓘ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, 2.1 inches narrower and 1.7 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 - 12)
69.6
77.5
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
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
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
101.5
170.2
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
170.2 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.11 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

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
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
168 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
133 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
41 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
41 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
36 mpg
city
34 mpg
55 mpg
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
670 mi
Range
600 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
670 mi
600 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).
108 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
108 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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