The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG (Autogas) (10 - 12) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 19,900

€ 22,200

€ 19,900
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 1.6 LPG is 18.6 cm longer, 4.7 cm wider and 4 cm lower than the VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
1458
1768
1968
1498
1721
1897
1768 mm
Width
1721 mm
1968 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1897 mm
1458 mm
Height
1498 mm
2578
4315
2515
4129
4315 mm
Length
4129 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2515 mm
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
1341 kg
Kerb Weight
1367 kg
1836 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1770 kg

Weight Difference:
26 kg
1.9 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
1P
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*AWU*
2
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
1595 CC
Engine Capacity
1781 CC
97 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5800 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
97 bhp
148 bhp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
144 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 2000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
144 NM
220 NM
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
112 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
175 m
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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13.82 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.24 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
13.82 kg/bhp
9.24 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
31 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
30 mpg
31 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
22 mpg
city
22 mpg
38 mpg
motorway
41 mpg
43 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
281 mi
Range
380 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
281 mi
380 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Environmental Impact
140 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).
170.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
140 kWh
170.4 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
153 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
495 kg
Maximum Payload
403 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
214 L







1166 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L