The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)

€ 23,700
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20) SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
€ 22,200
 VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07) VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200

ⓘ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 1.5 TGI is 6 inches longer, 3.7 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20)
71.5
77.8
59
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
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
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20)
103.8
168.6
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
99
162.6
168.6 in
Length
162.6 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
99 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
2868 lb
Curb Weight
3014 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3902 lb
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
146 lb
4.84 %
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)

General

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5F
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
128 hp
148 hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
148 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
128 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

459 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

▶ REPLAY
22.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.36 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
22.41 lb/hp
20.36 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
12.4 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
26 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
7 MPGe
26 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
16.7 lb
city
18 mpg
9.9 lb
highway
34 mpg
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
302 mi
Range
380 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
302 mi
380 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Environmental Impact
25.6 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).
170.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
25.6 kWh
170.4 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
179 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1122 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft