The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 26,600
€ 22,100
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 9 cm longer, 0.8 cm narrower and 3 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
1456
1800
1991
1486
1808
2021
1800 mm
Width
1808 mm
1991 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1456 mm
Height
1486 mm
2686
4368
2537
4278
4368 mm
Length
4278 mm
2686 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
1316 kg
Kerb Weight
1361 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg
Weight Difference:
45 kg
3.31 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
KL
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
148 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
250 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
8.89 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.09 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
8.89 kg/bhp
13.09 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
60 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
58 mpg
60 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
45 mpg
city
51 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
634 mi
Range
727 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
634 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
96.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
92.9 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
132 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
524 kg
Maximum Payload
389 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1301 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
