The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT DSG (20 - ..)
€ 31,600

€ 29,100

€ 31,600
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 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
3316 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
315 lb
9.5 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid 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
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
148 hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
123 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
22.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.27 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
22.41 lb/hp
20.27 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
49 mpg
49 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
42 mpg
city
39 mpg
53 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
712 mi
Range
647 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
712 mi
647 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Environmental Impact
98.8 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 2.0 TDI BMT
98.8 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 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
829 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