The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..)
€ 23,800
€ 24,300
€ 23,800
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 2.0 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 2.0 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 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
3124 lb
Curb Weight
2870 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
8.13 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CFF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 hp
128 hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
22.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.42 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
22.64 lb/hp
22.42 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
49 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
34 mpg
city
38 mpg
51 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
633 mi
Range
647 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
633 mi
647 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
111 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
111 kWh
90.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
866 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
