The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (16 - 18)
€ 23,000

€ 28,200

€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200
ⓘ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 1.8 TSI Start&Stop.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
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 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2926 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
150 lb
4.88 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
16
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
178 hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
113 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.44 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
28.47 lb/hp
16.44 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
56 mpg
41 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
50 mpg
city
33 mpg
59 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
814 mi
Range
536 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
814 mi
536 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
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).
109.9 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
109.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1153 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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