The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12)

€ 27,700
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 22,000
 SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12) SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
€ 27,700
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 TSI BMT is 1.5 inches shorter, 1.6 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
71.2
79.6
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12)
69.6
77.5
71.2 in
Width
69.6 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
58.5 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12)
101.5
169.9
168.4 in
Length
169.9 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.44 %
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
16
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
158 hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
145 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI

▶ REPLAY
14.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
14.17 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
37 mpg
35 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
29 mpg
city
26 mpg
45 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
503 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
542 mi
503 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
128.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
119.4 kWh
128.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
981 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