The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (15 - 16) vs. VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10)

€ 25,400
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (15 - 16) SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
€ 17,500
 VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10) VW New Beetle 1.4
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,500

ⓘ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 1.4.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.4
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (15 - 16)
71.5
77.8
59
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10)
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
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (15 - 16)
103.8
167.8
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10)
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 1.4
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2771 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3638 lb
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.81 %
VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10)

General

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.4
5F
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Code
*BCA*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
108 hp
74 hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
93 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.4

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.4
121 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

666 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.4

▶ REPLAY
26.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.45 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
26.13 lb/hp
37.45 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
33 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
60 mpg
33 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
55 mpg
city
25 mpg
64 mpg
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
797 mi
Range
482 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
797 mi
482 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
134.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
80.3 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft