The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT DSG (20 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
€ 29,100
€ 28,500
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500
ⓘ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 SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT is 3.5 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI.
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
57.3
70.9
78.4
58.5
71.2
79.6
70.9 in
Width
71.2 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.3 in
Height
58.5 in
105.7
172
99.9
168.4
172 in
Length
168.4 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3172 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
172 lb
5.42 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
148 hp
207 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
20.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.32 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
20.27 lb/hp
15.32 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
31 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
49 mpg
31 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
39 mpg
city
23 mpg
57 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
647 mi
Range
450 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
647 mi
450 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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).
144 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
90.9 kWh
144 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1166 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
