The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)
€ 22,300

€ 27,500

€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT is 0.3 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
58.5
71.2
79.6
56.9
71.5
77.8
71.2 in
Width
71.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
58.5 in
Height
56.9 in
99.9
168.4
102.3
168.1
168.4 in
Length
168.1 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
102.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
2970 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.69 %

General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
16
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CZD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
181 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
126 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
20.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.69 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.07 lb/hp
16.69 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
42 mpg
56 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
34 mpg
city
45 mpg
49 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
610 mi
Range
739 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
610 mi
739 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
86.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
106.1 kWh
86.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
977 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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