The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..)
€ 22,100
€ 24,300
€ 22,100
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 1.6 TDI is 3.5 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
58.5
71.2
79.6
57.3
70.9
78.4
71.2 in
Width
70.9 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
58.5 in
Height
57.3 in
99.9
168.4
105.7
172
168.4 in
Length
172 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
3000 lb
Curb Weight
2870 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
130 lb
4.33 %
General
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
16
Generation
KL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 hp
128 hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
111 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.42 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
22.42 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
49 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
43 mpg
city
38 mpg
53 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
727 mi
Range
647 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
727 mi
647 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
96.7 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 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
90.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 5
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 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
858 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
