The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (15 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

€ 25,300
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (15 - 16) SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
€ 27,000
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 25,300
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 SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.9 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (15 - 16)
71.5
77.8
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
71.5 in
Width
71.7 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.4 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (15 - 16)
103.8
167.8
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
167.8 in
Length
168.7 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.42 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

General

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5F
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 Start&Stop
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
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
148 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
251 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
41 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
55 mpg
41 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
45 mpg
city
34 mpg
62 mpg
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
723 mi
Range
600 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
723 mi
600 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
108 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
88.5 kWh
108 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft