The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 26,600

€ 31,500

€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,500
ⓘ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
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4222 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.34 %

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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
124 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
21.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.62 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
21.53 lb/hp
19.62 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
50 mpg
42 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
city
33 mpg
56 mpg
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
727 mi
Range
610 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
727 mi
610 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
115.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
96.7 kWh
115.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 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