The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI (13 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

€ 18,000
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI (13 - 15) SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
€ 27,000
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 18,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.4 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
56.9
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI (13 - 15)
71.3
77.8
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
71.3 in
Width
71.9 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.9 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI (13 - 15)
102.4
166.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
166.5 in
Length
168.8 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
2780 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
406 lb
12.74 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

General

SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
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
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon SC 1.6 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 2750 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
89 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
170 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
111 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

574 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
31.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.53 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
31.24 lb/hp
21.53 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
50 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
45 mpg
city
42 mpg
67 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
758 mi
Range
727 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
758 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
96.7 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft