The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (12 - 14) vs. VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
€ 15,500
€ 20,100
€ 15,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI is 13.4 cm longer, 9.5 cm wider and 0.3 cm lower than the VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI.
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
1495
1816
1975
1498
1721
1897
1816 mm
Width
1721 mm
1975 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1897 mm
1495 mm
Height
1498 mm
2636
4263
2515
4129
4263 mm
Length
4129 mm
2636 mm
Wheelbase
2515 mm
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
1188 kg
Kerb Weight
1366 kg
1680 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1720 kg
Weight Difference:
178 kg
13.03 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
5F
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*BSW*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1896 CC
85 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
85 bhp
104 bhp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
160 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1800 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
160 NM
240 NM
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
165 m
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
13.98 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.13 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
13.98 kg/bhp
13.13 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
54 mpg
combined
52 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
54 mpg
52 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
43 mpg
city
42 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
598 mi
Range
633 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
598 mi
633 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
111 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
98.5 kWh
111 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
492 kg
Maximum Payload
354 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
214 L
1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L
