The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI DSG (18 - 19) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)

€ 28,200
SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI DSG (18 - 19) SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
€ 29,600
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 28,200
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

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI is just 0.2 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI DSG (18 - 19)
71.5
77.8
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
71.2
79.6
71.5 in
Width
71.2 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.4 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI DSG (18 - 19)
103.8
168.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
99.9
168.4
168.6 in
Length
168.4 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
2963 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI DSG (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
168 lb
5.37 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)

General

SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5F
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 TSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline 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
187 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
187 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
142 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
15.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.43 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
15.84 lb/hp
14.43 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
36 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
38 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
29 mpg
city
27 mpg
45 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
501 mi
Range
518 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
501 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
125 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
117.5 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft