The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 (09 - 10)
€ 30,100
€ 17,800
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,800
ⓘ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 1.1 inches shorter, 2.1 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.6.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.6
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
169.9
168.7 in
Length
169.9 in
100 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.6
3228 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3931 lb
Weight Difference:
406 lb
12.58 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.6
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CUL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
101 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.6
142 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6
▶ REPLAY
14.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
14.88 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.6
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
36 mpg
31 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6
28 mpg
city
23 mpg
43 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
518 mi
Range
450 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
518 mi
450 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6
Environmental Impact
125 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).
144 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
125 kWh
144 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.6
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
829 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
