The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
€ 24,300
€ 26,300
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘ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 TSI ACT is 3.2 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI 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 TSI ACT
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
2870 lb
Curb Weight
3047 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.78 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI 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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four 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
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
128 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
148 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
132 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
22.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.3 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
22.42 lb/hp
29.3 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
45 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
49 mpg
45 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
38 mpg
city
39 mpg
60 mpg
highway
50 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
647 mi
Range
657 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
647 mi
657 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).
98.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
90.9 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
877 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
