The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) vs. SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (14 - 16)
€ 21,400

€ 15,500

€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,500
ⓘ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 an inch longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
58.6
71.9
79.6
58.9
71.5
77.8
71.9 in
Width
71.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
58.6 in
Height
58.9 in
99.4
168.8
103.8
167.8
168.8 in
Length
167.8 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
3071 lb
Curb Weight
2619 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3726 lb

Weight Difference:
452 lb
14.72 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
16
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CUU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 4300 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
85 hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
28.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.81 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
28.44 lb/hp
30.81 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
56 mpg
46 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
48 mpg
city
37 mpg
62 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
814 mi
Range
609 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
814 mi
609 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
96.6 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
96.6 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1030 lb
Maximum Payload
1107 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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