The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (16 - 17) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..)
€ 18,600
€ 24,300
€ 18,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘ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 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT is 3.1 inches shorter, an inch wider and 1.3 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
58.6
71.9
79.6
57.3
70.9
78.4
71.9 in
Width
70.9 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
58.6 in
Height
57.3 in
99.4
168.8
105.7
172
168.8 in
Length
172 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
2897 lb
Curb Weight
2870 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.9 %
General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
16
Generation
KL
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
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
128 hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.42 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
27.86 lb/hp
22.42 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
44 mpg
49 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
36 mpg
city
38 mpg
51 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
645 mi
Range
647 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
645 mi
647 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
90.9 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
90.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
983 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.8 cu ft
