The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (15 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
€ 23,400

€ 29,700

€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘ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 Ecomotive is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 2.2 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
59.1
71.7
79.6
71.3 in
Width
71.7 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.9 in
Height
59.1 in
102.4
166.5
100
168.7
166.5 in
Length
168.7 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
2734 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
529 lb
16.21 %

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
124 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
25.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
25.31 lb/hp
22.05 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
51 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
59 mpg
51 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
51 mpg
city
44 mpg
64 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
777 mi
Range
743 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
777 mi
743 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).
94.6 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
82.2 kWh
94.6 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 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
838 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft







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