The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (18 - 20) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 26,800
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (18 - 20) SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
€ 21,100
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT is just 0.2 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (18 - 20)
71.5
77.8
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
71.5 in
Width
71.2 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.4 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (18 - 20)
103.8
168.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
168.6 in
Length
168.4 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
2773 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
269 lb
8.84 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

General

SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5F
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual 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
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
148 hp
108 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
18.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.17 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
18.74 lb/hp
28.17 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
46 mpg
combined
57 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
46 mpg
57 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
37 mpg
city
50 mpg
55 mpg
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
609 mi
Range
833 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
609 mi
833 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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).
84.3 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
96.6 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
172 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
1151 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft