The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI (13 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

€ 24,700
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI (13 - 16) SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
€ 30,100
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
56.3
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI (13 - 16)
71.3
77.8
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
71.3 in
Width
71.7 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.3 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI (13 - 16)
102.2
166.8
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
166.8 in
Length
168.7 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
2844 lb
Curb Weight
3228 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
384 lb
11.9 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

General

SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
178 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
140 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
15.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.88 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
15.98 lb/hp
14.88 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
36 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
39 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
31 mpg
city
28 mpg
46 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
518 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
518 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
113.6 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 SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
113.6 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
829 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft