The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)

€ 29,700
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 24,000
 SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12) SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000

ⓘ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
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
69.6
77.4
71.7 in
Width
69.6 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
59.1 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
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
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4112 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.36 %
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)

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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
158 hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI

▶ REPLAY
22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.16 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
22.05 lb/hp
20.16 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
51 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
44 mpg
city
27 mpg
57 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
743 mi
Range
518 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
743 mi
518 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
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).
125 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
94.6 kWh
125 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 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