The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (18 - 20) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
€ 26,500

€ 28,900

€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.2 inches shorter, 0.2 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
71.5
77.8
59.1
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
103.8
168.6
100
168.7
168.6 in
Length
168.7 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
2937 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb

Weight Difference:
139 lb
4.52 %

General
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
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
7-speed dual clutch 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
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
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
251 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
19.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.78 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
19.84 lb/hp
20.78 lb/hp
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
43 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
55 mpg
43 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
city
36 mpg
64 mpg
highway
48 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
723 mi
Range
621 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
723 mi
621 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).
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).
104.1 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
88.5 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft







34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft