The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (18 - 20) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)

€ 26,800
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (18 - 20) SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
€ 28,500
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500

ⓘ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 TSI.
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (18 - 20)
71.5
77.8
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
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 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
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 TSI
2773 lb
Curb Weight
3172 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
399 lb
12.58 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)

General

SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5F
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
148 hp
207 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
18.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.32 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
18.74 lb/hp
15.32 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
31 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
46 mpg
31 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
37 mpg
city
23 mpg
55 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
609 mi
Range
450 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
609 mi
450 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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).
144 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
96.6 kWh
144 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1151 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft