The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI (18 - 20) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 Tiptronic (07 - 10)
€ 21,600

€ 21,700

€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘ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 2.0.
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
VW New Beetle 2.0
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 2.0
2639 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb

Weight Difference:
348 lb
11.65 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
VW New Beetle 2.0
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
VW New Beetle 2.0
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*AZJ*
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
113 hp
113 hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
148 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 2.0
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
VW New Beetle 2.0
121 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW New Beetle 2.0
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23.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.43 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
23.35 lb/hp
26.43 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
26 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
49 mpg
26 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
42 mpg
city
18 mpg
56 mpg
highway
34 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
647 mi
Range
372 mi
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
647 mi
372 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
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).
174.3 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
90.9 kWh
174.3 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
204 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
357 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
VW New Beetle 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1153 lb
Maximum Payload
827 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft






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