The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 10) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 25,000
€ 20,300
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘ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 1.5 inches longer, 1.6 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
57.4
69.6
77.5
58.5
71.2
79.6
69.6 in
Width
71.2 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.4 in
Height
58.5 in
101.5
169.9
99.9
168.4
169.9 in
Length
168.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3153 lb
Curb Weight
2959 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
194 lb
6.15 %
General
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
1P
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
138 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 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
22.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.45 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
22.85 lb/hp
28.45 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
46 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
38 mpg
46 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
30 mpg
city
39 mpg
45 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
551 mi
Range
670 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
551 mi
670 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
127.6 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).
96.6 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
127.6 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
988 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
