The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (09 - 12) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
€ 28,700
€ 21,500
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 7.6 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 1.6 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
57.4
69.6
77.5
59
67.8
74.7
69.6 in
Width
67.8 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
57.4 in
Height
59 in
101.5
170.2
99
162.6
170.2 in
Length
162.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
3241 lb
Curb Weight
2963 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
278 lb
8.58 %
General
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
1P
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
168 hp
148 hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
133 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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19.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.02 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
19.29 lb/hp
20.02 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
29 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
29 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
36 mpg
city
21 mpg
55 mpg
highway
37 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
670 mi
Range
422 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
670 mi
422 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
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).
153.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
153.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
926 lb
Maximum Payload
895 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
