The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 12) vs. VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
€ 22,400
€ 20,100
€ 22,400
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 7.3 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 1.6 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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 1.9 TDI
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
207 lb
6.43 %
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
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
104 hp
104 hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
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
535 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
30.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.96 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
30.95 lb/hp
28.96 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
44 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
44 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
42 mpg
city
35 mpg
56 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
727 mi
Range
633 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
727 mi
633 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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).
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
96.7 kWh
111 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
926 lb
Maximum Payload
780 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
