The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)

€ 28,900
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 28,700
 SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (09 - 12) SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT is 1.5 inches shorter, 2.1 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
69.6
77.5
71.7 in
Width
69.6 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
59.1 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
100
168.7
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
101.5
170.2
168.7 in
Length
170.2 in
100 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.09 %
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)

General

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
16
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
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
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
168 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI

Performance

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.29 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.78 lb/hp
19.29 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
43 mpg
46 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
36 mpg
city
36 mpg
48 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
670 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
670 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
104.9 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
104.1 kWh
104.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
915 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft