The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (20 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
€ 25,300

€ 18,600

€ 25,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI is 3.1 inches longer, an inch narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
57.3
70.9
78.4
58.6
71.9
79.6
70.9 in
Width
71.9 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.3 in
Height
58.6 in
105.7
172
99.4
168.8
172 in
Length
168.8 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3062 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.39 %

General
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
KL
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
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
108 hp
at 2750 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
108 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
221 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
221 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
125 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
28.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
28.35 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
44 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
69 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mpg
city
36 mpg
74 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
914 mi
Range
645 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
914 mi
645 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
70 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).
100.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
70 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
182 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1193 lb
Maximum Payload
983 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft







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