The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (15 - 16) vs. VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)

€ 24,500
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (15 - 16) SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
€ 20,100
 VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
€ 24,500
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 Ecomotive is 5.3 inches longer, 3.7 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (15 - 16)
71.5
77.8
59
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (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 Ecomotive (15 - 16)
103.8
167.8
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (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 Ecomotive
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3792 lb
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
234 lb
7.77 %
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)

General

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
5F
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
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
108 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
108 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 Ecomotive
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive

62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI

▶ REPLAY
25.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.96 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
25.72 lb/hp
28.96 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
44 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
65 mpg
44 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
57 mpg
city
35 mpg
69 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
863 mi
Range
633 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
863 mi
633 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Environmental Impact
74 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).
111 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
74 kWh
111 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
780 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft