The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 28,700
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (09 - 12) SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
€ 27,000
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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 1.4 inches longer, 2.2 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
69.6
77.5
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
69.6 in
Width
71.9 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.4 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
101.5
170.2
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
170.2 in
Length
168.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.7 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

General

SEAT Leon 2.0 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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
168 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

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

374 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
50 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
36 mpg
city
42 mpg
55 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
670 mi
Range
727 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
670 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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).
96.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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