The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT DSG (20 - ..)
€ 28,900

€ 29,100

€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘ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 3.2 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 1.8 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
59.1
71.7
79.6
57.3
70.9
78.4
71.7 in
Width
70.9 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
59.1 in
Height
57.3 in
100
168.7
105.7
172
168.7 in
Length
172 in
100 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.44 %

General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
16
Generation
KL
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 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid 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 eTSI 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 eTSI ACT
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.27 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.78 lb/hp
20.27 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
43 mpg
49 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
36 mpg
city
39 mpg
48 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
621 mi
Range
647 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
647 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
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 1.4 TSI BMT
104.1 kWh
90.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
915 lb
Maximum Payload
1166 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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