The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (18 - 20)
€ 26,300

€ 26,800

€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.2 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
59.1
71.7
79.6
57.4
71.5
77.8
71.7 in
Width
71.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
59.1 in
Height
57.4 in
100
168.7
103.8
168.6
168.7 in
Length
168.6 in
100 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
3047 lb
Curb Weight
2773 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
273 lb
8.96 %

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
7-speed dual clutch 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
110 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
29.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.74 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
29.3 lb/hp
18.74 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
45 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
45 mpg
46 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
39 mpg
city
37 mpg
50 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
657 mi
Range
609 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
657 mi
609 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
96.6 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
98.5 kWh
96.6 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 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
877 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft