The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI (13 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
€ 20,700

€ 27,700

€ 20,700
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 a little. The SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop is 2 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 1.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
56.9
71.3
77.8
58.5
71.2
79.6
71.3 in
Width
71.2 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.9 in
Height
58.5 in
102.4
166.5
99.9
168.4
166.5 in
Length
168.4 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
2791 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
284 lb
9.23 %

General
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5F
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
104 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
119 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
26.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.17 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
26.84 lb/hp
14.17 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
37 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
62 mpg
37 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
51 mpg
city
29 mpg
71 mpg
highway
45 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
818 mi
Range
542 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
818 mi
542 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
78.2 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 SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
78.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1155 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