The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (11 - 12)
€ 21,400
€ 20,300
€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘ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 1.1 inches shorter, 2.2 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
58.6
71.9
79.6
57.4
69.6
77.5
71.9 in
Width
69.6 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
58.6 in
Height
57.4 in
99.4
168.8
101.5
169.9
168.8 in
Length
169.9 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
3071 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.28 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
16
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 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
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
89 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
108 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
28.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.67 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
28.44 lb/hp
35.67 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
56 mpg
52 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
48 mpg
city
42 mpg
62 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
814 mi
Range
759 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
814 mi
759 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
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).
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1030 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
