The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 31,500

€ 24,700

€ 31,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘ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 4.5 cm longer, 4 cm narrower and 2.8 cm lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1458
1768
1968
1486
1808
2021
1768 mm
Width
1808 mm
1968 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1458 mm
Height
1486 mm
2578
4323
2537
4278
4323 mm
Length
4278 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1495 kg
Kerb Weight
1421 kg
1915 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1880 kg

Weight Difference:
74 kg
4.95 %

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
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
168 bhp
148 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
350 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
350 NM
340 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
133 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
111 m
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
8.9 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.6 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
8.9 kg/bhp
9.6 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
63 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
50 mpg
63 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
40 mpg
city
54 mpg
59 mpg
motorway
71 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
610 mi
Range
759 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
610 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
92.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
115.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
148 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
115 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
420 kg
Maximum Payload
459 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
310 L








1166 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L