The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 24,300
€ 23,300
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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 3.1 inches longer, an inch narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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 TSI ACT
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
2870 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
205 lb
6.67 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI 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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four 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
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
128 hp
108 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
132 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
22.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
22.42 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
52 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
49 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
38 mpg
city
47 mpg
60 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
647 mi
Range
759 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
647 mi
759 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).
92.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
90.9 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
