The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI (09 - 12)
€ 29,700

€ 27,600

€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘ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 1.5 inches shorter, 2.1 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
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
170.2
168.7 in
Length
170.2 in
100 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.67 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
16
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
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
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5100 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
208 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.58 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
22.05 lb/hp
15.58 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
51 mpg
32 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
44 mpg
city
24 mpg
57 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
743 mi
Range
468 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
743 mi
468 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
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).
138.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
94.6 kWh
138.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
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