The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (20 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

€ 25,300
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (20 - ..) SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
€ 30,300
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 25,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300

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 2.0 TSI BMT.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
57.3
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (20 - ..)
70.9
78.4
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
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
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (20 - ..)
105.7
172
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
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 2.0 TSI BMT
3062 lb
Curb Weight
3199 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (20 - ..)
Weight Difference:
137 lb
4.28 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

General

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 2750 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
108 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
221 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
221 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
125 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

 REPLAY
28.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.74 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
28.35 lb/hp
14.74 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
35 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
69 mpg
35 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
62 mpg
city
26 mpg
74 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
914 mi
Range
503 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
914 mi
503 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 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).
128.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
70 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
182 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1193 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft