The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 (05 - 10)
€ 21,200
€ 19,700
€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,700
ⓘ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 Start&Stop is 5.3 inches longer, 3.7 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 2.0.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 2.0
57.4
71.5
77.8
59
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
103.8
167.8
99
162.6
167.8 in
Length
162.6 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 2.0
2835 lb
Curb Weight
2912 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.64 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 2.0
5F
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
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 3000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
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 Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 2.0
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 2.0
119 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
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27.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.77 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
27.26 lb/hp
25.77 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
27 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
62 mpg
27 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
51 mpg
city
20 mpg
71 mpg
highway
35 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
818 mi
Range
393 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
818 mi
393 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
164.8 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
78.2 kWh
164.8 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1133 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
