The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 24,300
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..) SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
€ 22,300
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300

ⓘ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 3.5 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
57.3
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..)
70.9
78.4
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
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
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..)
105.7
172
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
172 in
Length
168.4 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
2870 lb
Curb Weight
2970 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.33 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

General

SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Beetle 1.4 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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
128 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
132 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
22.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.07 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
22.42 lb/hp
20.07 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
42 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
49 mpg
42 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
38 mpg
city
34 mpg
60 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
647 mi
Range
610 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
647 mi
610 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 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).
106.1 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
90.9 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
977 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft