The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
€ 24,700

€ 28,700

€ 24,700
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 2.0 TDI BMT is 1.8 inches shorter, 1.6 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
58.5
71.2
79.6
57.4
69.6
77.5
71.2 in
Width
69.6 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
58.5 in
Height
57.4 in
99.9
168.4
101.5
170.2
168.4 in
Length
170.2 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
3133 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
108 lb
3.33 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
16
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 2.0 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
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
168 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
21.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.29 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
21.17 lb/hp
19.29 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
52 mpg
46 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
45 mpg
city
36 mpg
59 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
759 mi
Range
670 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
759 mi
670 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
104.9 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
104.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1012 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