The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (20 - ..)
€ 20,600
€ 30,000
€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT is 3.1 inches shorter, an inch wider and 1.3 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
58.6
71.9
79.6
57.3
70.9
78.4
71.9 in
Width
70.9 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
58.6 in
Height
57.3 in
99.4
168.8
105.7
172
168.8 in
Length
172 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
234 lb
7.34 %
General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
16
Generation
KL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
148 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
28.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.54 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
28.4 lb/hp
21.54 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
65 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
46 mpg
65 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
39 mpg
city
57 mpg
51 mpg
highway
71 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
670 mi
Range
863 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
670 mi
863 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
74 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
96.6 kWh
74 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.8 cu ft
