The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (18 - 20)

€ 20,300
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 25,000
 SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (18 - 20) SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000

ⓘ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 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT is just 0.2 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (18 - 20)
71.5
77.8
71.2 in
Width
71.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
58.5 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (18 - 20)
103.8
168.6
168.4 in
Length
168.6 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
2959 lb
Curb Weight
2740 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
218 lb
7.37 %
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (18 - 20)

General

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
16
Generation
5F
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 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
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
148 hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
184 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
134 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT

▶ REPLAY
28.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.51 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
28.45 lb/hp
18.51 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
46 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
46 mpg
46 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
39 mpg
city
36 mpg
51 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
670 mi
Range
609 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
670 mi
609 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
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).
96.6 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
96.6 kWh
96.6 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 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
988 lb
Maximum Payload
1184 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft