The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (11 - 12) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10)
€ 20,300
€ 18,700
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,700
ⓘ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 TDI is 18.6 cm longer, 4.7 cm wider and 4 cm lower than the VW New Beetle 1.6.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW New Beetle 1.6
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 TDI
VW New Beetle 1.6
1440 kg
Kerb Weight
1277 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1680 kg
Weight Difference:
163 kg
11.32 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW New Beetle 1.6
1P
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW New Beetle 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
89 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
89 bhp
101 bhp
VW New Beetle 1.6
230 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
230 NM
148 NM
VW New Beetle 1.6
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW New Beetle 1.6
108 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
13.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
185 m
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 m
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
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16.18 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.64 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
16.18 kg/bhp
12.64 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
38 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
63 mpg
38 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
50 mpg
city
27 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
48 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
759 mi
Range
455 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
759 mi
455 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
142.1 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
142.1 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW New Beetle 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
420 kg
Maximum Payload
403 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
214 L
1166 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L
