The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15)
€ 30,100
€ 18,500
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.9 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
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
167.8
168.7 in
Length
167.8 in
100 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
3228 lb
Curb Weight
2824 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
403 lb
12.49 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
16
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CUL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 2750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
89 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
142 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
14.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.73 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
14.88 lb/hp
31.73 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
36 mpg
57 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
28 mpg
city
45 mpg
43 mpg
highway
67 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
518 mi
Range
758 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
518 mi
758 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
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).
84.3 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
125 kWh
84.3 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
829 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
