The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 Tiptronic (07 - 10)
€ 25,400
€ 20,800
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘ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 1.6.
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW New Beetle 1.6
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
168.6
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 1.6
2941 lb
Curb Weight
2886 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.87 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW New Beetle 1.6
5F
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW New Beetle 1.6
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
128 hp
101 hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
148 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.6
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW New Beetle 1.6
128 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
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22.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.57 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
22.98 lb/hp
28.57 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
12.1 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
30 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
7 MPGe
30 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
15.6 lb
city
21 mpg
9.9 lb
highway
39 mpg
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
311 mi
Range
432 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
311 mi
432 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
Environmental Impact
24.9 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).
149.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
24.9 kWh
149.7 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
179 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW New Beetle 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1116 lb
Maximum Payload
884 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
