The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (16 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
€ 29,800

€ 29,700

€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.2 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
57.4
71.5
77.8
59.1
71.7
79.6
71.5 in
Width
71.7 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.4 in
Height
59.1 in
103.8
168.6
100
168.7
168.6 in
Length
168.7 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
320 lb
9.81 %

General
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5F
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 manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
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
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
148 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
251 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
132 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
19.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
19.89 lb/hp
22.05 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
51 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
52 mpg
51 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
45 mpg
city
44 mpg
57 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
690 mi
Range
743 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
690 mi
743 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
94.6 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
92.5 kWh
94.6 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
838 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft







34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft