The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 (09 - 10)
€ 29,700
€ 17,800
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,800
ⓘ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 1.6.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.6
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 1.6
3263 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3931 lb
Weight Difference:
441 lb
13.52 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.6
16
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CUU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
101 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.6
124 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6
▶ REPLAY
22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
22.05 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.6
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
51 mpg
31 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6
44 mpg
city
23 mpg
57 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
743 mi
Range
450 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
743 mi
450 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
144 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
94.6 kWh
144 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.6
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
838 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
