The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI (18 - 19) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
€ 20,000

€ 21,500

€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI is 6 inches longer, 3.7 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
57.4
71.5
77.8
59
67.8
74.7
71.5 in
Width
67.8 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
57.4 in
Height
59 in
103.8
168.6
99
162.6
168.6 in
Length
162.6 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
2639 lb
Curb Weight
2963 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
324 lb
10.93 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5F
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
113 hp
148 hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
148 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
121 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
▶ REPLAY
23.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.02 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
23.35 lb/hp
20.02 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
29 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
49 mpg
29 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
42 mpg
city
21 mpg
56 mpg
highway
37 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
647 mi
Range
422 mi
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
647 mi
422 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
153.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
90.9 kWh
153.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
204 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1153 lb
Maximum Payload
895 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft






34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft