The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (12 - 14) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 18,200
€ 19,700
€ 18,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,700
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI Start&Stop is 5.3 inches longer, 3.7 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.6.
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.6
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
167.8
99
162.6
167.8 in
Length
162.6 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.6
2665 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
234 lb
8.07 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.6
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
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
104 hp
101 hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
129 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.6
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.6
119 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
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25.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.7 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
25.63 lb/hp
28.7 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
28 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
48 mpg
28 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
40 mpg
city
20 mpg
55 mpg
highway
36 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
634 mi
Range
412 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
634 mi
412 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
157.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
92.9 kWh
157.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
