The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (16 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

€ 28,900
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (16 - 18) SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
€ 24,500
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500

ⓘ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 bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.2 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.1 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 (16 - 18)
71.5
77.8
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
71.5 in
Width
71.9 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.4 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (16 - 18)
103.8
168.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
168.6 in
Length
168.8 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3005 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
15 lb
0.5 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (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
7-speed dual clutch 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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
181 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
280 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
142 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
16.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.3 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
16.69 lb/hp
20.3 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
52 mpg
combined
44 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
52 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
city
36 mpg
57 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
633 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
690 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
102.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
92.5 kWh
102.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 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
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
963 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft