The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (18 - 20)
€ 21,100

€ 24,800

€ 21,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT is just 0.2 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
58.5
71.2
79.6
57.4
71.5
77.8
71.2 in
Width
71.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
58.5 in
Height
57.4 in
99.9
168.4
103.8
168.6
168.4 in
Length
168.6 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
3042 lb
Curb Weight
2890 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
152 lb
5 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
16
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CUU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
113 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
28.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.58 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
28.17 lb/hp
25.58 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
57 mpg
56 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
city
50 mpg
64 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
833 mi
Range
739 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
833 mi
739 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
84.3 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 2.0 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
86.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1232 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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