The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT DSG (20 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
€ 29,100
€ 18,600
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,600
ⓘ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 SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT is 3.1 inches longer, an inch narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
57.3
70.9
78.4
58.6
71.9
79.6
70.9 in
Width
71.9 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.3 in
Height
58.6 in
105.7
172
99.4
168.8
172 in
Length
168.8 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3000 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.47 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
KL
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
148 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
20.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
20.27 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
44 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
49 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
39 mpg
city
36 mpg
57 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
647 mi
Range
645 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
647 mi
645 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
100.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
90.9 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
214 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1166 lb
Maximum Payload
983 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
