The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
€ 31,500
€ 27,700
€ 31,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700
ⓘ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 1.8 inches longer, 1.6 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 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
170.2
99.9
168.4
170.2 in
Length
168.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.67 %
General
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 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
6-speed manual 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
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
168 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
133 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
19.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.17 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
19.62 lb/hp
14.17 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
37 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
42 mpg
37 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
33 mpg
city
29 mpg
49 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
610 mi
Range
542 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
610 mi
542 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI 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).
119.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
115.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
926 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
