The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (16 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 28,900

€ 21,100

€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,100
ⓘ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
71.5
77.8
58.5
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
103.8
168.6
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
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.72 %

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
5-speed manual 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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
181 hp
108 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
142 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
16.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.17 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
16.69 lb/hp
28.17 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
52 mpg
combined
57 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
52 mpg
57 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
44 mpg
city
50 mpg
57 mpg
highway
64 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
690 mi
Range
833 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
690 mi
833 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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).
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).
84.3 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
92.5 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 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
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft







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