The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT (16 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)

€ 24,100
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT (16 - 18) SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
€ 22,600
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.7 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
56.3
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT (16 - 18)
71.3
77.8
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
71.3 in
Width
71.9 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.3 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT (16 - 18)
102.3
167.2
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
167.2 in
Length
168.8 in
102.3 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
2696 lb
Curb Weight
2967 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
271 lb
9.13 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)

General

SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5F
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
148 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

 REPLAY
18.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.05 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
18.22 lb/hp
20.05 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
42 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
48 mpg
42 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
39 mpg
city
34 mpg
53 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
634 mi
Range
610 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
634 mi
610 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
106.1 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
92.9 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
957 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft