The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20)

€ 25,100
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 23,700
 SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20) SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.2 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20)
71.5
77.8
71.9 in
Width
71.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
58.6 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20)
103.8
168.6
168.8 in
Length
168.6 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
3133 lb
Curb Weight
2868 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.46 %
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
16
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
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 1.5 TGI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
128 hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

459 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI

▶ REPLAY
21.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.41 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
21.17 lb/hp
22.41 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg  ( 59 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.4 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
59 MPGe
7 MPGe
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
44 mpg
city
16.7 lb
59 mpg
highway
9.9 lb
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 lb
759 mi
Range
302 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
759 mi
302 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
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).
25.6 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
25.6 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
990 lb
Maximum Payload
1122 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data