The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (20 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
€ 30,000
€ 29,600
€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600
ⓘ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 3.5 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
57.3
70.9
78.4
58.5
71.2
79.6
70.9 in
Width
71.2 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.3 in
Height
58.5 in
105.7
172
99.9
168.4
172 in
Length
168.4 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
3188 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.79 %
General
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
KL
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
148 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
148 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
266 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
266 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
135 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 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
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21.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.43 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
21.54 lb/hp
14.43 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
36 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
65 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
57 mpg
city
27 mpg
71 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
863 mi
Range
518 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
863 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
74 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).
125 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
74 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
