The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (16 - 18) vs. VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10)
€ 26,500
€ 17,500
€ 26,500
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 15.3 cm longer, 9.5 cm wider and 3.9 cm lower than the VW New Beetle 1.4.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.4
1459
1816
1975
1498
1721
1897
1816 mm
Width
1721 mm
1975 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1897 mm
1459 mm
Height
1498 mm
2636
4282
2515
4129
4282 mm
Length
4129 mm
2636 mm
Wheelbase
2515 mm
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.4
1280 kg
Kerb Weight
1257 kg
1830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1650 kg
Weight Difference:
23 kg
1.8 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.4
5F
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
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 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BCA*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
113 bhp
at 3250 rpm
Power
74 bhp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
113 bhp
74 bhp
VW New Beetle 1.4
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
126 NM
at 3300 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
250 NM
126 NM
VW New Beetle 1.4
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.4
122 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
203 m
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.4
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11.33 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.99 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
11.33 kg/bhp
16.99 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
40 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
69 mpg
40 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
66 mpg
city
30 mpg
71 mpg
motorway
49 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
758 mi
Range
482 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
758 mi
482 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
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
84.3 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
108 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
550 kg
Maximum Payload
393 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
214 L
1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L
