The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (12 - 16) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)

€ 26,800
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (12 - 16) SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
€ 22,200
 VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07) VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200

ⓘ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 Start&Stop is 5.6 inches longer, 3.7 inches wider and 2.1 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
56.9
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (12 - 16)
71.5
77.8
59
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
67.8
74.7
71.5 in
Width
67.8 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
56.9 in
Height
59 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (12 - 16)
102.2
168.1
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
99
162.6
168.1 in
Length
162.6 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
99 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
2926 lb
Curb Weight
3014 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3902 lb
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (12 - 16)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.92 %
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)

General

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5F
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
4-speed automatic transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
178 hp
148 hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
139 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

▶ REPLAY
16.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.36 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
16.44 lb/hp
20.36 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
26 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
41 mpg
26 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
33 mpg
city
18 mpg
46 mpg
highway
34 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
536 mi
Range
380 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
536 mi
380 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
170.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
109.9 kWh
170.4 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1153 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft