The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (09 - 12) vs. VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
€ 19,100
€ 20,100
€ 19,100
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 1.4 TSI is 7.3 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 1.6 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI.
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
57.4
69.6
77.5
59
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
101.5
169.9
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 1.9 TDI
2919 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
93 lb
3.09 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
1P
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 1.4 TSI
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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
123 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
123 hp
104 hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
23.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.96 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
23.73 lb/hp
28.96 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
44 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
44 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
29 mpg
city
35 mpg
45 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
542 mi
Range
633 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
542 mi
633 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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).
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 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
111 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1248 lb
Maximum Payload
780 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
