The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 26,500
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 12) SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
€ 26,600
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600

ⓘ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 1.5 inches longer, 1.6 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 12)
69.6
77.5
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI BMT
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.03 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1P
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
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
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
138 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
50 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
35 mpg
city
43 mpg
52 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
645 mi
Range
727 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
645 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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).
96.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft