The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI (18 - 20)
€ 31,600
€ 22,200
€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.2 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
59.1
71.7
79.6
57.4
71.5
77.8
71.7 in
Width
71.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
59.1 in
Height
57.4 in
100
168.7
103.8
168.6
168.7 in
Length
168.6 in
100 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
3316 lb
Curb Weight
2732 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
584 lb
17.61 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
16
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.5 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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
128 hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
▶ REPLAY
22.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.34 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
22.41 lb/hp
21.34 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
49 mpg
48 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
42 mpg
city
37 mpg
53 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
712 mi
Range
634 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
712 mi
634 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
92.9 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
98.8 kWh
92.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
829 lb
Maximum Payload
1193 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
