The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT DSG (20 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
€ 29,100

€ 31,600

€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600
ⓘ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 3.2 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
57.3
70.9
78.4
59.1
71.7
79.6
70.9 in
Width
71.7 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.3 in
Height
59.1 in
105.7
172
100
168.7
172 in
Length
168.7 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3316 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
315 lb
9.5 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
KL
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
148 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
20.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.41 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
20.27 lb/hp
22.41 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
49 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
49 mpg
49 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
39 mpg
city
42 mpg
57 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
647 mi
Range
712 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
647 mi
712 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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).
98.8 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
90.9 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
214 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1166 lb
Maximum Payload
829 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft







36.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft