The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (16 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 26,200
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (16 - 18) SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
€ 26,600
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop is just 0.2 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (16 - 18)
71.5
77.8
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
71.5 in
Width
71.2 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.4 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (16 - 18)
103.8
168.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
168.6 in
Length
168.4 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
309 lb
9.7 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

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

Performance

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

384 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
50 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
55 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
45 mpg
city
43 mpg
62 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
723 mi
Range
727 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
723 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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).
96.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
88.5 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft