The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive (18 - 19) vs. VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10)
€ 21,100
€ 17,500
€ 21,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,500
ⓘ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 Ecomotive is 6 inches longer, 3.7 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.4.
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
VW New Beetle 1.4
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 Ecomotive
VW New Beetle 1.4
2639 lb
Curb Weight
2771 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.76 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
VW New Beetle 1.4
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 Ecomotive
VW New Beetle 1.4
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BCA*
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
113 hp
74 hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
148 lb‑ft
93 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.4
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
VW New Beetle 1.4
123 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.4
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23.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.45 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
23.35 lb/hp
37.45 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
33 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
49 mpg
33 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
42 mpg
city
25 mpg
56 mpg
highway
41 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
647 mi
Range
482 mi
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
647 mi
482 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
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).
134.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
90.9 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
203 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
VW New Beetle 1.4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1153 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
