The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (15 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 23,400

€ 24,700

€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘ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 Ecomotive is 2 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 1.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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 Ecomotive
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
2734 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
399 lb
12.74 %

General
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
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
108 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
108 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
184 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
25.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.17 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
25.31 lb/hp
21.17 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
52 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
59 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
51 mpg
city
45 mpg
64 mpg
highway
59 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
777 mi
Range
759 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
777 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
92.5 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
82.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1012 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft







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