The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10)
€ 24,000
€ 18,700
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,700
ⓘ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 1.8 TSI is 7.3 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 1.6 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.6.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW New Beetle 1.6
57.4
69.6
77.4
59
67.8
74.7
69.6 in
Width
67.8 in
77.4 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 1.8 TSI
VW New Beetle 1.6
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2815 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
370 lb
11.61 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW New Beetle 1.6
1P
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 1.8 TSI
VW New Beetle 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
158 hp
101 hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.6
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW New Beetle 1.6
132 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
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20.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.87 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
20.16 lb/hp
27.87 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
31 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
36 mpg
31 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
27 mpg
city
23 mpg
44 mpg
highway
40 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
518 mi
Range
455 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
518 mi
455 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
Environmental Impact
125 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).
142.1 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
125 kWh
142.1 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW New Beetle 1.6
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
