The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.4 (09 - 10) vs. VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10)

€ 15,000
SEAT Leon 1.4 (09 - 10) SEAT Leon 1.4
€ 17,500
 VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10) VW New Beetle 1.4
€ 15,000
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 1.4 is 7.3 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 1.6 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.4.
SEAT Leon 1.4
VW New Beetle 1.4
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.4 (09 - 10)
69.6
77.5
59
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10)
67.8
74.7
69.6 in
Width
67.8 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
57.4 in
Height
59 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.4 (09 - 10)
101.5
169.9
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10)
99
162.6
169.9 in
Length
162.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.4
VW New Beetle 1.4
2758 lb
Curb Weight
2771 lb
3849 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3638 lb
SEAT Leon 1.4 (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.47 %
VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10)

General

SEAT Leon 1.4
VW New Beetle 1.4
1P
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 1.4
VW New Beetle 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Code
*BCA*
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
85 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4
85 hp
74 hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
96 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4
96 lb‑ft
93 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.4

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.4
VW New Beetle 1.4
107 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
13.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

623 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.4

62 mph 62
mph

666 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.4

▶ REPLAY
32.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.45 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4
32.45 lb/hp
37.45 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.4
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
33 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4
34 mpg
33 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
25 mpg
city
25 mpg
43 mpg
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
495 mi
Range
482 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4
495 mi
482 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
134.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4
130.7 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.4
VW New Beetle 1.4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft