The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (18 - 20)
€ 27,100

€ 25,000

€ 27,100
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
The VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
3219 lb
Curb Weight
2740 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
478 lb
14.85 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
16
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CUU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 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 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
29.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.51 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
29.81 lb/hp
18.51 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
53 mpg
46 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
47 mpg
city
36 mpg
57 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
777 mi
Range
609 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
777 mi
609 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
90.4 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 2.0 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
96.6 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
838 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