The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 27,700
€ 31,500
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,500
ⓘ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 1.8 inches shorter, 1.6 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
58.5
71.2
79.6
57.4
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
99.9
168.4
101.5
170.2
168.4 in
Length
170.2 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4222 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.67 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
16
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
168 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
145 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
14.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.62 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
14.17 lb/hp
19.62 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
37 mpg
42 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
29 mpg
city
33 mpg
45 mpg
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
542 mi
Range
610 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
542 mi
610 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
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).
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).
115.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
119.4 kWh
115.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
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
