The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI DSG (16 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 30,300

€ 27,000

€ 30,300
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 2.0 TDI Start&Stop is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.7 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
56.3
71.3
77.8
58.6
71.9
79.6
71.3 in
Width
71.9 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.3 in
Height
58.6 in
102.3
167.2
99.4
168.8
167.2 in
Length
168.8 in
102.3 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.18 %

General
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
181 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
280 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
140 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
16.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.53 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
16.69 lb/hp
21.53 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
50 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
51 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
44 mpg
city
42 mpg
56 mpg
highway
55 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
675 mi
Range
727 mi
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
675 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
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 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
94.6 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1146 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