The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 12) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)

€ 22,400
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 12) SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
€ 22,200
 VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07) VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
€ 22,400
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 TDI is 7.3 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 1.6 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 12)
69.6
77.5
59
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
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
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 12)
101.5
169.9
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
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 1.8 5V Turbo
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3014 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3902 lb
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
205 lb
6.37 %
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)

General

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
1P
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
104 hp
148 hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
115 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

▶ REPLAY
30.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.36 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
30.95 lb/hp
20.36 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
26 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
26 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
42 mpg
city
18 mpg
56 mpg
highway
34 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
380 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
727 mi
380 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
170.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
170.4 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
926 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft