The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 26,500
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 12) SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
€ 24,200
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 12)
69.6
77.5
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
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
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 12)
101.5
169.9
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
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 1.4 TSI BMT
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
245 lb
7.53 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 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 1.4 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
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
138 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
23.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.32 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
23.57 lb/hp
20.32 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
44 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
35 mpg
city
37 mpg
52 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
645 mi
Range
645 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
645 mi
645 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
100.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
926 lb
Maximum Payload
983 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft