The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (09 - 12) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10)

€ 19,100
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (09 - 12) SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
€ 23,600
 VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10) VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
€ 19,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,600

ⓘ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 TSI is 7.3 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 1.6 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (09 - 12)
69.6
77.5
59
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 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 TSI (09 - 12)
101.5
169.9
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10)
99
162.6
169.9 in
Length
162.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
2919 lb
Curb Weight
3051 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.33 %
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10)

General

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
1P
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
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
123 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
123 hp
148 hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
122 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

▶ REPLAY
23.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.61 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
23.73 lb/hp
20.61 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
26 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
26 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
29 mpg
city
19 mpg
45 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
384 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
542 mi
384 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
168.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
168.7 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
338 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1248 lb
Maximum Payload
873 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft