The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (10 - 12) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 21,400
€ 20,600
€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘ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 7.3 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 1.6 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 2.0.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW New Beetle 2.0
57.4
69.6
77.5
59
67.8
74.7
69.6 in
Width
67.8 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
57.4 in
Height
59 in
101.5
169.9
99
162.6
169.9 in
Length
162.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW New Beetle 2.0
3175 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
8 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW New Beetle 2.0
1P
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW New Beetle 2.0
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*AZJ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
104 hp
113 hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 2.0
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW New Beetle 2.0
115 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
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30.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.85 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
30.53 lb/hp
25.85 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
25 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
25 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
42 mpg
city
18 mpg
60 mpg
highway
33 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
759 mi
Range
364 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
759 mi
364 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
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).
178.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
178.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW New Beetle 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
926 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
