The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12)
€ 27,100

€ 22,000

€ 27,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,000
ⓘ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, 2.1 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
59.1
71.7
79.6
57.4
69.6
77.5
71.7 in
Width
69.6 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
59.1 in
Height
57.4 in
100
168.7
101.5
169.9
168.7 in
Length
169.9 in
100 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.05 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
16
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.8 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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
158 hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
29.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
29.81 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
53 mpg
35 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
47 mpg
city
26 mpg
57 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
777 mi
Range
503 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
777 mi
503 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
128.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
128.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
838 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