The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..)

€ 22,600
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 26,600
 SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..) SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600

ⓘ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 1.4 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 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
57.3
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..)
105.7
172
168.8 in
Length
172 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
2967 lb
Curb Weight
2901 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.22 %
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..)

General

VW Beetle 1.4 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 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
148 hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT

Performance

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT

▶ REPLAY
20.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.6 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.05 lb/hp
19.6 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
42 mpg
48 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
34 mpg
city
37 mpg
49 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
610 mi
Range
634 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
610 mi
634 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
92.9 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
106.1 kWh
92.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
957 lb
Maximum Payload
1155 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.8 cu ft