The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (10 - 12) vs. VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
€ 21,400
€ 20,100
€ 21,400
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 1.6 TDI is 18.6 cm longer, 4.7 cm wider and 4 cm lower than the VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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 1.9 TDI
1440 kg
Kerb Weight
1366 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1720 kg
Weight Difference:
74 kg
5.14 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
1P
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.9 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*BSW*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1896 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
104 bhp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1800 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
250 NM
240 NM
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
163 m
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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13.85 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.13 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
13.85 kg/bhp
13.13 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
52 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
63 mpg
52 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
50 mpg
city
42 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
759 mi
Range
633 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
759 mi
633 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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).
111 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
111 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
420 kg
Maximum Payload
354 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
214 L
1166 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L
