The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20) vs. VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)

€ 25,400
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20) SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
€ 20,100
 VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
€ 25,400
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 1.5 TGI is 6 inches longer, 3.7 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI.
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20)
71.5
77.8
59
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
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 DSG (18 - 20)
103.8
168.6
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
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 1.9 TDI
2941 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3792 lb
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
71 lb
2.36 %
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)

General

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
5F
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*BSW*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
128 hp
104 hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
148 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI

62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI

▶ REPLAY
22.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.96 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
22.98 lb/hp
28.96 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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
44 mpg  ( 49 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.)
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
7 MPGe
49 MPGe
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
15.6 lb
city
35 mpg
9.9 lb
highway
51 mpg
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
311 mi
Range
633 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
311 mi
633 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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).
111 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
24.9 kWh
111 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
179 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1116 lb
Maximum Payload
780 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft