The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (12 - 14) vs. VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
€ 18,200
€ 20,100
€ 18,200
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 Start&Stop is 5.3 inches longer, 3.7 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI.
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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 1.9 TDI
2665 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
346 lb
11.49 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
5F
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*BSW*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
104 hp
104 hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
129 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
25.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.96 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
25.63 lb/hp
28.96 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
44 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
48 mpg
44 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
40 mpg
city
35 mpg
55 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
634 mi
Range
633 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
634 mi
633 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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).
111 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
92.9 kWh
111 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
780 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
