The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (18 - 20) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 26,800
€ 24,500
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.6 cm shorter, 0.9 cm narrower and 2.9 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
1459
1816
1975
1488
1825
2021
1816 mm
Width
1825 mm
1975 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1459 mm
Height
1488 mm
2636
4282
2524
4288
4282 mm
Length
4288 mm
2636 mm
Wheelbase
2524 mm
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
1258 kg
Kerb Weight
1363 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1800 kg
Weight Difference:
105 kg
7.7 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5F
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
148 bhp
148 bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
250 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
8.5 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.21 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
8.5 kg/bhp
9.21 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
52 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
55 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
45 mpg
city
43 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
59 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
609 mi
Range
633 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
609 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
102.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
96.6 kWh
102.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
145 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
522 kg
Maximum Payload
437 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
